飘浮 (piāo fú): to float; to hover; also written 漂浮

In autumn, fallen leaves float quietly on the surface of the lake, like little golden boats.

The white clouds in the sky float slowly, constantly changing shape—sometimes like horses, sometimes like mountains.

He dived to the bottom of the sea and saw a giant sea turtle floating slowly in the clear water, as if it were flying.

Astronauts in the space station are in a weightless state; their bodies float gently upward, and they must hold onto handrails to move.

In the early morning, mist floats among the valleys; the distant village appears and disappears, just like an ink wash painting.