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March 24, 2026
风(風)fēng(feng1)
The character 风 (fēng) primarily means 'wind,' but it can also refer to 'news,' 'style,' 'custom,' or 'manner.' It is commonly used to describe both natural phenomena and metaphorical concepts such as trends or social customs.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wind is often associated with change and is featured in many idioms and poetry, symbolizing the transient nature of life and seasons. For example, 风筝 (fēngzheng) means 'kite,' which is traditionally flown during festivals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a big gust of wind blowing through a field, swirling leaves around. The character 风 looks like a flowing breeze, which helps you remember that it represents 'wind.' You can also think of 'fēng' as sounding similar to 'fang' in English, as if the wind is 'fang-ing' through the trees.
Meanings of 风
fēng(feng1)
1wind
2news
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About 风
风Simplified
風Traditional
4Strokes
风Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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阵Measure Word
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AI Study Notes for 风
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风 (fēng) vs 气 (qì) — choose 风 when referring specifically to 'wind' or metaphorical 'style,' while 气 relates more broadly to 'air,' 'energy,' or 'vitality.'
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a big gust of wind blowing through a field, swirling leaves around. The character 风 looks like a flowing breeze, which helps you remember that it represents 'wind.' You can also think of 'fēng' as sounding similar to 'fang' in English, as if the wind is 'fang-ing' through the trees.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone; 'fēng' (wind) has a high level tone, which can be confused with other characters. It's often used in phrases like 风景 (fēngjǐng, scenery) and 风格 (fēnggé, style), which are both useful in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 风 is not on the official HSK list, it is a fundamental character that will help learners understand more complex terms related to weather and culture. Try to connect this word with other HSK vocabulary related to nature and social interactions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wind is often associated with change and is featured in many idioms and poetry, symbolizing the transient nature of life and seasons. For example, 风筝 (fēngzheng) means 'kite,' which is traditionally flown during festivals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 风 (fēng) with similar-sounding words. For example, confusing it with 逢 (féng, to meet) can lead to incorrect usage in sentences. Always remember to use the correct tone and context.
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Simplified form of 風. Originally written the same as 鳳 (phoenix) because the two characters sounded the same. Later the bottom part of the character was abbreviated to distinguish the two characters.
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Grammar Patterns of 风
风 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
The palace is a complete hotch-potch of architectural styles.
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这是他行文风格轻松活泼的作品中最出色的作品之一。
zhè shì tā háng wén fēng gé qīng sōng huó pō de zuò pǐn zhōng zuì chū sè de zuò pǐn zhī yī。
It is one of his finest works in a lighter vein.
Cultural Notes for 风
💡Did you know?
'风' is not only used to describe weather but also in phrases like '风俗' (custom) and '风格' (style), showing its cultural significance in expressing societal norms and artistic styles.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, wind is often associated with change and is featured in many idioms and poetry, symbolizing the transient nature of life and seasons. For example, 风筝 (fēngzheng) means 'kite,' which is traditionally flown during festivals.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, wind is often associated with change or transition, whereas in Chinese culture, '风' can symbolize good fortune when it brings favorable weather for agriculture.
Word Family of 风
Compounds18
疯feng1insane
讽feng3to satirize
飘piao1variant of 飄
飙biao1whirlwind (1)
飓ju4cyclone, gale, typhoon
枫feng1maple tree
飚biao1whirlwind (2)
飕sou1a chill breeze; to blow; the sound of the wind
岚lan2mountain mist, mountain haze
飒sa4bleak; melancholy; the howl of the wind
砜feng1sulfone
飏
飐zhan3to sway in the wind
飑biao1storm, whirlwind
飔
飖yao2floating in the air; drifting on the wind
飗
沨
Words Containing This Character20
风fēngwind風
风险fēngxiǎnrisk風險
风格fēnggéstyle風格
风景fēngjǐngscenery風景
风暴fēngbàostorm風暴
作风zuòfēngstyle作風
风情fēngqíngmien風情
飓风hurricane颶風
风趣fēngqùcharm風趣
风光fēngguāngscene風光
麦克风màikèfēngmicrophone (loanword)麥克風
风云fēngyúnweather風雲
台风táifēnghurricane颱風
微风breeze微風
中风to suffer a paralyzing stroke中風
风声rumor風聲
龙卷风tornado龍捲風
通风tōngfēngairy通風
风尚fēngshàngcurrent custom風尚
暴风雨bàofēngyǔrainstorm暴風雨
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Frequently Asked Questions about 风
风 (fēng) means 'wind' or 'style', while 风俗 (fēngsú) refers specifically to 'customs' or 'traditions'. The latter compound term emphasizes social practices, while 风 can be used more broadly in different contexts. Understanding this distinction helps in using these terms accurately.
Common expressions that include 风 (fēng) are '风雨同舟' (fēng yǔ tóng zhōu), meaning 'to go through thick and thin together', and '风靡' (fēngmǐ), which means 'to be fashionable or popular'. These phrases demonstrate the versatility of the character in different contexts.
You can use 风 (fēng) in a sentence to describe the weather, such as '今天风很大' (jīntiān fēng hěn dà), which means 'It's very windy today.' Additionally, it can be used in phrases like '风格' (fēnggé), meaning 'style' or 'manner'.
风 (fēng) primarily means 'wind' in Chinese. It can also refer to 'news', 'style', 'custom', or 'manner', depending on the context in which it is used. This character is often encountered in various expressions and idioms related to nature and social customs.
Common phrases include 风景 (fēngjǐng, scenery) and 风格 (fēnggé, style).
Make sure to use the high tone (fēng) to differentiate it from other similar-sounding words.
The radical for 风 is itself, which is commonly associated with air and movement.
