Definition
飘然 is a literary/adverbial word describing a light, effortless, or drifting manner. It often appears in set phrases like 飘然而去 (to leave gracefully) or 飘然若仙 (to look ethereal like a fairy). Use it to depict someone moving or appearing in a calm, unhurried, or otherworldly way. It's primarily used in written or formal contexts.
adverb
lightly and gracefullyas if floatingin a leisurely and carefree manner
Examples
- 飘然，。Tā piāo rán ér qù, méiyǒu huí tóu.He left gracefully without looking back.
- ，飘然，。Zhàn zài shāndǐng, piāo rán dú lì, xīn kuàng shén yí.Standing on the mountaintop, alone and carefree, I felt relaxed and happy.
- ，飘然。Tā yì shēn bái yī, piāo rán ruò xiān.Dressed in white, she looked ethereal like a fairy.
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