[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Natural-World \ #Animals # 翔 xiáng to soar ## Components [[羊 yáng]] [[羊 (yáng)]] [[羽 yǔ]] [[羽 (yǔ)]] ## Meaning Nowadays, the character 翔 (xiáng) means "to soar" or "to fly gracefully." It often describes the way birds glide or hover in the air, conveying a sense of elegance and freedom in flight. The character is commonly used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke imagery of majestic and smooth flying. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to aspirations or ambitions, suggesting a rise to greater heights. ## History The character 翔 (xiáng) is a phonetic compound. The element "羽" signifies feathers, symbolizing a bird spreading its wings and flying, while "羊" (yáng) indicates sound; the curved horns of a sheep suggest the idea of circling or spiraling. Thus, the primary meaning of 翔 is to fly in a spiraling or soaring manner. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ？ ### Bronze Script ？ ### Seal Script ![[翔 sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[翔 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[翔 reg.svg]]