saap3颯飒
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Definition
Rustling of the wind, or describing a valiant, bleak, or declining state.
- rustling sound of the wind
- valiant; majestic; heroic
- bleak; withered; declining
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How it's used
Used primarily in literary contexts or descriptive phrases to evoke a sense of wind or a dashing appearance. While it can describe a cool, heroic demeanor, it is rarely used in casual daily speech compared to more common adjectives like 型 or 凍. You will most often encounter it in written descriptions or poetic expressions.
Examples
The autumn wind is rustling, it feels so cold.
He looks quite valiant, very stylish.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 颯爽, which is a specific compound word used to describe someone looking sharp and energetic. Using 颯 alone as a common adjective for people can sound overly dramatic or archaic to a native speaker.
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