How to Say ‘Rises slowly’ in Simplified Chinese
袅袅升起
💬 Usage Tip: [袅袅] describes a delicate, winding ascent which is both visual and poetic.
🇨🇳 In China: Such imagery is common in classical poetry, describing scenes from nature.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
袅袅
[niǎo niǎo]
gently rising
Describes smoke or mist that curls up softly or gently into the air.
炊烟袅袅升起在黄昏。
The cooking smoke gently rises at dusk.
升起
[shēng qǐ]
to rise
To move upwards, often used for smoke, water, or other light substances.
太阳在天空中升起。
The sun rises in the sky.
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