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Expressing 'flying around' with 飞来飞去 (fēiláifēiqù)
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Subject + 飞来飞去
Explanation
The verb phrase 飞来飞去 (fēiláifēiqù) means 'flying back and forth' or 'flying around.' It uses the pattern Verb + 来 + Verb + 去 to express repeated, directionless motion. This vivid expression conveys the image of something flying aimlessly in various directions.
Examples
蜜蜂在花丛中飞来飞去，忙个不停。
Mìfēng zài huācóng zhōng fēilái fēiqù, máng gè bù tíng.
Bees fly back and forth among the flowers, busy without stopping.
一只苍蝇在房间里飞来飞去，真烦人。
Yì zhī cāngyíng zài fángjiān lǐ fēilái fēiqù, zhēn fánrén.
A fly is buzzing around the room — so annoying.
小鸟在树枝间飞来飞去，好像在找东西。
Xiǎo niǎo zài shùzhī jiān fēilái fēiqù, hǎoxiàng zài zhǎo dōngxi.
A little bird is flitting back and forth among the branches, as if looking for something.