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风趣 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
风趣fēngqùcharmHSK 7, n, rank #5339, Hard
风趣fēngqùhumorHSK 7, n, rank #5339, Hard
风趣fēngqùwitHSK 7, n, rank #5339, Hard
风趣fēngqùhumorousHSK 7, n, rank #5339, Hard
风趣fēngqùwittyHSK 7, n, rank #5339, Hard
fēngqù(feng1qu4) T1
  1. 1charm
  2. 2humor
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March 24, 2026
风趣(風趣)fēngqù(feng1qu4)

风趣 refers to a quality of being amusing, witty, and charming in conversation or behavior. It is often used to describe someone who has a delightful sense of humor that makes interactions enjoyable. This term is commonly used in social contexts to appreciate someone's light-heartedness and cleverness.

Frequency#5339DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having 风趣 is highly valued as it enhances social interactions and builds rapport. This quality is often seen in hosts during gatherings or in performers who engage audiences with humor.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'wind' (风) blowing through a 'funny' (趣) park filled with laughter. The playful breeze represents wind (风), while the laughter captures the essence of humor (趣). Together, they create a vibrant atmosphere of charm and wit.

Meanings of 风趣

fēngqù(feng1qu4)
1charm
2humor
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About 风趣

风趣Simplified
風趣Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#5339Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 风趣

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幽默 (yōumò) - use 风趣 when emphasizing charm and wit in social interactions, while 幽默 focuses more on humor itself.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'wind' (风) blowing through a 'funny' (趣) park filled with laughter. The playful breeze represents wind (风), while the laughter captures the essence of humor (趣). Together, they create a vibrant atmosphere of charm and wit.

Usage Notes

Be cautious of the context in which you use 风趣, as it is more appropriate in informal settings rather than formal ones. Common collocations include 风趣的讲话 (witty speech) or 风趣的人 (witty person). Remember to pronounce it correctly with a falling tone for 趣 to convey the right meaning.

HSK Study Tips

As a level 6 word, 风趣 connects well with other terms that express personality traits or emotions. Focus on using it in sentences to describe people or situations, and try to pair it with adjectives to enhance your vocabulary.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having 风趣 is highly valued as it enhances social interactions and builds rapport. This quality is often seen in hosts during gatherings or in performers who engage audiences with humor.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 风趣 with other humor-related words like 幽默 (humorous), but 风趣 specifically emphasizes charm along with humor. An incorrect usage could be saying '他幽默的人' instead of '他是风趣的人'.

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Component Characters

风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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趣qùinteresting
15 strokes走
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Grammar Patterns of 风趣

风趣 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 5 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.

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他很有个性魅力——非常____。

He is such a personality— he is so funny.

Example Sentences for 风趣 (6)

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他很有个性魅力——非常风趣。

tā hěn yǒu gè xìng mèi lì—— —— fēi cháng fēng。

He is such a personality— he is so funny.
2
福尔摩斯爱交际，非常风趣，兴趣广泛。

fú ěr mó sī ài jiāo jì， ， fēi cháng fēng， qù ， xīng qù。

Holmes was gregarious, a great wit, a man of wide interests.
3
他本想表现得风趣一点，却弄巧成拙地冒犯了别人。

tā běn xiǎng biǎo xiàn dé fēng qù yī diǎn， ， què nòng qiǎo chéng zhuō dì mào fàn le bié。

In a misguided attempt to be funny, he manages only offensiveness.
4
他机智风趣，鼓舞激励着我们所有人。

tā jī zhì fēng qù， ， gǔ wǔ jī lì zháo wǒ mén suǒ yǒu。

He is a witty man, and an inspiration to all of us.
5
他饶有风趣地讲述了他们的西班牙之行。

tā ráo yǒu fēng qù dì jiǎng shù le tā mén de xī bān yá zhī háng。

He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
6
她撅着嘴说：“你一点都不风趣。”

tā juē zháo zuǐ shuō：“ ：“ nǐ yī diǎn dū bù fēng。”

"You're no fun," she pouted.

Cultural Notes for 风趣

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, having 风趣 is highly valued as it enhances social interactions and builds rapport. This quality is often seen in hosts during gatherings or in performers who engage audiences with humor.

Frequently Asked Questions about 风趣

Yes, 风趣 can describe events or situations that are humorous or charming, but it is more commonly used for people.