蓬 Stroke Order — How to Write 蓬
蓬 is written in 15 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
蓬 Radical and Character Components
蓬 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 逢 indicates the sound.
Radical: 艹 + 11 more strokes
蓬 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- péng
Meanings of 蓬 in Chinese
1
péng蓬
Péng primarily refers to a perennial herb, often fleabane. Figuratively, it is used in idioms to describe humility, a simple or humble dwelling (e.g., 蓬门, 蓬户), or a dull mind (蓬心). It can also signify positive influence from a good environment (蓬生麻中) or be part of a humble expression to welcome guests or acknowledge a gift (蓬荜生辉).
您能莅临寒舍，真是令我们蓬荜生辉！
Your visit to our humble home truly brings us great honor!
Disheveled, loose, or bushy, often referring to hair or plants.
她有一头蓬松的卷发。
She has a head of fluffy curly hair.
Luxuriant, vigorous; flourishing, as in 'péng bó' (vigorous, flourishing).
这些植物长得郁郁葱葱，生机蓬勃。
These plants are lush and green, full of vigorous life.
A classifier for a clump or cluster of plants that grow densely or wildly.
花园角落里长着一蓬野草。
A clump of weeds is growing in the corner of the garden.
Common Words and Phrases with 蓬
1
a humble dwelling; house of the poor
今日有贵客临门，蓬荜生辉，实乃我家之荣幸。
With distinguished guests gracing our door today, our humble abode is illuminated, truly an honor for my family.
2
To add splendor or honor to one's humble dwelling, often used as a humble expression for a distinguished guest's visit or a valuable gift.
您能光临我的小店，真是让小店蓬荜生光
Your visit to my humble shop truly brings it great honor.
3
vigorous; flourishing; full of vitality and prosperity
植物在春雨滋润下蓬勃生长。
Plants are growing vigorously under the nourishment of spring rain.
4
a thatched house; a simple, humble dwelling
隐士居于山间，蓬户掩映在绿树丛中，与世无争
The hermit lived in the mountains, his humble thatched door hidden among the green trees, living a life free from worldly strife.
5
A humble and crude dwelling, typically of a poor family, characterized by a thatched door and a broken jar for a window.
尽管他住在蓬户瓮牖之中，却依然保持着乐观积极的生活态度。
Despite living in a humble dwelling with a thatch door and a broken pot for a window, he still maintained an optimistic and positive attitude towards life.
6
Penglai (also known as Peng hu) is a fabled abode of immortals, one of the three mythical mountains in the Bohai Sea in Chinese mythology.
远方的海岛在晨雾中若隐若现，仿佛传说中的蓬莱仙境。
The distant island, faintly visible in the morning mist, seemed like the legendary fairyland of Penglai.
7
Messy and dishevelled, especially of hair or grass; unkempt or scraggly.
她的头发有点蓬乱，但看起来很自然。
Her hair was a bit disheveled, but it looked very natural.
8
Humble dwellings of the poor; a poor family's home.
尽管生活在蓬门荜户，他们依然乐观向上，对未来充满希望。
Despite living in a humble dwelling, they remain optimistic and full of hope for the future.
9
Overgrown and messy (referring to plants or hair).
那只小狗的毛蓬蓬的，看起来非常可爱。
The little puppy's fur was shaggy and looked very cute.
10
Lush (of vegetation) or fluffy and soft (of hair)
夏日的山谷里，草木蓬茸，生机勃勃。
In the summer valley, the vegetation is lush and full of vitality.
11
Fluffy or puffy; light, soft, and voluminous.
小猫的尾巴又长又蓬松，像一把柔软的刷子。
The kitten's tail is long and fluffy, like a soft brush.
12
Disheveled hair and dirty face; unkempt.
她连续几天熬夜赶项目，最后蓬头垢面地出现在会议上。
She stayed up late for several nights to rush the project, and finally appeared at the meeting looking disheveled and unkempt.
13
With disheveled hair and bare feet, indicating an unkempt appearance.
他从梦中惊醒，蓬头跣足地跑到窗边，想看看外面发生了什么。
He woke up with a start, disheveled and barefoot, and rushed to the window to see what was happening outside.
14
A narrow and bending heart or mind, suggesting a lack of openness or straightforwardness.
面对突如其来的变故，她感到蓬心一片，不知所措。
Facing the sudden turn of events, her heart felt tangled and she was at a loss, not knowing what to do.
More words with 蓬
- lián莲péng蓬Lotus seed pod, Lotus pod
- píng萍péng蓬Pond-lily, Nuphar pumila
- péng蓬bǎo葆wild hair, shaggy hair
- péng蓬bó勃fā发zhǎn展thriving, flourishing
- péng蓬lái莱xiān仙jìng境Penglai Wonderland, Penglai Fairyland
- péng蓬sōng松róu柔ruǎn软Fluffy and soft, Soft and airy
- péng蓬xīn心yí一piàn片A humble heart, A simple heart
- péng蓬mén门xiǎo小hù户humble family, poor household
- shēng生jī机péng蓬bó勃vibrant, thriving
Idioms with 蓬
- péng蓬bì荜shēng生huī辉your presence honors my humble home
- péng蓬péng蓬bó勃bó勃flourishing and vigorous
- péng蓬shǒu首gòu垢miàn面disheveled hair and dirty face
- péng蓬tóu头sàn散fà发with dishevelled hair
- zhāo朝qì气péng蓬bó勃full of youthful vigor
- fēi飞péng蓬suí随fēng风drift like a tumbleweed in the wind
- péng蓬bì荜yǒu有huī辉Your presence honors my humble home
- péng蓬bì荜zēng增huī辉Your presence honors my humble home
- péng蓬bì筚shēng生huī辉Your presence honors my humble home
- péng蓬hù户chái柴mén门humble dwelling
- péng蓬lài赖má麻zhí直Good environment makes one upright
- péng蓬lǘ闾shēng生huī辉A humble dwelling shines with honor
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Open the tool →Questions about 蓬
What does 蓬 mean in Chinese?
蓬 (péng) means “Disheveled” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 蓬?
蓬 is pronounced péng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 蓬 have?
蓬 has 15 strokes.
How do you write 蓬?
蓬 is written in 15 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 蓬?
The radical of 蓬 is 艹, and 蓬 is a phono-semantic compound.