How to Say ‘Rises slowly’ in Traditional Chinese
裊裊升起
💬 Usage Tip: The repetition in [裊裊] (niǎo niǎo) suggests a gentle, continuous action.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: The phrase [裊裊升起] often captures the poetic essence of tranquil, everyday life in China.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
裊裊
[niǎo niǎo]
gently rising
To move slowly upwards in a graceful and delicate manner.
炊煙裊裊升起，以暖和寒冷的夜晚。
The smoke gently rises to warm the cold night.
升起
[shēng qǐ]
to rise
To move upwards or become elevated.
炊煙裊裊升起以暖和寒冷的夜晚。
The smoke rises gently to warm the cold night.
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