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Chinese
niǎoniǎo
Meaning: rising in delicate curls; lingering and drifting gently
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

清晨,山腳下的炊煙裊裊升起,村莊也慢慢醒來。
清晨,山脚下的炊烟袅袅升起,村庄也慢慢醒来。
At dawn, cooking smoke rose in delicate curls below the mountain, and the village slowly came to life.

Usage Notes

Describes smoke, mist, fragrance, or a sound that rises or lingers in a light, winding way; it often creates a quiet, poetic image.

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