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fēi
Character Formation
Definition fly; go quickly; dart; high
Formation
Method
  1. (象形) Pictographic. Picture of a bird flapping its wings.
  2. See to see etymology for traditional form of this character.
Simplification
Method
Simplified form of . Created as unique simplification #63 ( » ) via omission of part of the traditional character.
Character Decomposition
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