pin1翩
Jyutpingpin1
Yalepīn
Definition
To fly fast, or to flutter in the wind.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the reduplicated form 翩翩 to describe elegant, light, or graceful movement. It carries a literary and poetic tone, often evoking imagery of butterflies or flowing fabric. You will rarely encounter it in casual, everyday speech unless you are being intentionally descriptive or artistic.
Examples
Butterflies are dancing gracefully among the flowers.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 扁, which means flat. Learners often mistake the visual similarity of the components, but they share no semantic connection.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
