吹拂 (chuī bì) — (of wind) to brush gently; to caress

Definition

吹拂 is a literary verb meaning 'to brush gently' or 'to caress', used specifically for the soft, gentle touch of a breeze. You will encounter it in descriptions of wind moving over skin, leaves, or fabric. It does NOT mean 'recommend' or 'praise' — those senses belong to the different word 吹捧. Note that the correct pinyin is chuī fú, not chuī bì.

(of wind) to brush gentlyto caress

Examples

吹拂，。
Chūnfēng chuī bì zhe tā de liǎn, gǎnjué hěn shūfu.
The spring breeze brushed her face, feeling very comfortable.
，吹拂。
Wēifēng chuī guò, shù shàng de yèzi qīngqīng chuī bì.
A gentle wind passed, and the leaves on the tree swayed softly.
，吹拂。
Zhàn zài hǎi biān, hǎifēng chuī bì zhe tóufa.
Standing by the sea, the sea breeze ruffled (her) hair.

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