Chinese
fēirén
Meaning: high-flyer; flying man; trapeze artist
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他是著名的籃球飛人。
他是著名的篮球飞人。
He is a famous high-flyer in basketball.
他因為跑得很快,所以有一個「飛人」的綽號。
Because he runs very fast, he has the nickname 'Flying Man'.
他因爲跑得很快,所以有個「飛人」的外號。
Because he runs very fast, he has the nickname 'Flying Man'.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a trapeze artist, an athlete who jumps very high or runs very fast, or someone who flies frequently.

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