翏 (liù)
the sound of the wind; to soar
Etymology
Depicts a person (人) using a broom (彗) to sweep or remove things away. 彡 was added possibly as a decorative component.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》:“翏,高飛也。从羽,从。”
Components
- 彗 (iconic) — Depicts a broom. Modern form looks like unrelated 羽.
- 人 (iconic)
- 彡 (unknown) — The purpose of this component is unclear. May have been added as a decorative component.