蜂 Stroke Order — How to Write 蜂
蜂 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 虫, 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.
蜂 Radical and Character Components
蜂 is a phono-semantic compound: 虫 (insect) carries the meaning, while 夆 indicates the sound.
Radical: 虫 + 7 more strokes
蜂 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fēng
Meanings of 蜂 in Chinese
1
fēng蜂
Bee or wasp; an insect that flies, often has a poisonous sting, and can live in colonies, such as honey bees or hornets.
花园里，蜜蜂在花丛中忙碌地采蜜
In the garden, bees are busily collecting nectar among the flowers.
Refers to 'bee' or things related to bees, such as bee products like honey or beeswax.
我喜欢在早餐时，将一些蜂蜜涂在面包上。
I like to spread some honey on my bread at breakfast.
A hummingbird, the smallest type of bird, typically thumb-sized with a long, slender beak, feeding on nectar and small insects from flowers, primarily found in South America.
蜂鸟是世界上最小的鸟类之一。
Hummingbirds are among the smallest birds in the world.
Refers to a large number of people or things gathering, rising, or rushing together, often in an unorganized manner, similar to a swarm of bees.
活动一开始，人们蜂拥而至，现场气氛十分热烈。
As soon as the event began, people swarmed in, creating a very lively atmosphere at the venue.
Common Words and Phrases with 蜂
1
A structure of hexagonal cells made by bees for storing honey and pollen, and raising young.
蜜蜂在树上建造了一个巨大的蜂巢。
Bees built a huge beehive on the tree.
2
bee venom
蜂毒被认为具有抗炎和镇痛的特性。
Bee venom is believed to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
3
A beehive or apiary, a structure where bees live and store honey.
在花园的角落里，有一个小小的蜂房，里面住着一群勤劳的蜜蜂。
In the corner of the garden, there is a small beehive where a colony of industrious bees lives.
4
steamed sponge cake made from wheat or rice flour
奶奶做的蜂糕又软又甜，是我的最爱。
The fenggao made by my grandma is soft and sweet, it's my favorite.
5
to gather like bees; to swarm
新品发布会上，媒体记者们蜂聚在展台前，争相报道。
At the new product launch, media reporters swarmed around the booth, eager to report.
6
Beeswax is a yellow to brown wax produced by honeybees, obtained from melted honeycombs, and used primarily in polishes, models, and pattern making.
这种纯天然的唇膏含有丰富的蜂蜡，能够滋润双唇。
This pure natural lipstick contains rich beeswax, which can moisturize the lips.
7
A sweet, sticky substance produced by bees from nectar, used as food and in traditional medicine.
我喜欢在我的茶里加一勺蜂蜜，让它尝起来更甜。
I like to add a spoonful of honey to my tea to make it taste sweeter.
8
To rise in swarms, like bees; to emerge in great numbers simultaneously.
在经济复苏的背景下，各类新兴企业蜂起，为市场注入了新的活力。
Against the backdrop of economic recovery, various new businesses have emerged in great numbers, injecting new vitality into the market.
9
queen bee
蜂王通过释放信息素来维持蜂群的秩序。
The queen bee maintains the order of the bee colony by releasing pheromones.
10
A honeycomb, or a porous structure with many small, often hexagonal, cells or holes.
这座桥的钢结构采用了蜂窝状设计，以减轻重量并增加强度。
The steel structure of this bridge adopted a honeycomb design to reduce weight and increase strength.
11
A honeycomb-shaped briquet, typically used as household coal.
冬天，奶奶家常常烧蜂窝煤取暖
In winter, Grandma's house often burns honeycomb briquettes for heating.
12
A beehive, a box-like structure where bees live and produce honey.
养蜂人正在检查蜂箱，看看蜜蜂是否健康。
The beekeeper is checking the beehive to see if the bees are healthy.
13
to swarm or flock together; to gather in a crowd
当商店开门时，顾客蜂拥而入，争抢打折商品。
When the store opened, customers swarmed in, scrambling for discounted items.
More words with 蜂
- huáng黄fēng蜂wasp
- yè叶fēng蜂sawfly
- mì蜜fēng蜂bee
- cí雌fēng蜂Female bee, Queen bee
- shì螫fēng蜂Wasp, Stinging Wasp
- yǎng养fēng蜂beekeeping, apiculture
- fēng蜂qún群Bee colony, Swarm of bees
- fēng蜂hòu后queen bee
- fēng蜂niǎo鸟hummingbird
- mǎ马fēng蜂hornet, wasp
- fēng蜂wō窝zhuàng状honeycomb, cellular
- fēng蜂dié蝶bees and butterflies
- yǎng养fēng蜂rén人beekeeper, apiarist
- fàng放fēng蜂Release bees, Let out bees
- fēng蜂yōng拥ér而rù入swarm in, pour in
- fēng蜂dié蝶fēi飞wǔ舞Bees and butterflies fluttering, Bees and butterflies dancing
- xiǎo小mì蜜fēng蜂men们little bees, busy bees
Idioms with 蜂
- fēng蜂yōng拥ér而lái来swarm in
- fēng蜂yōng拥ér而qǐ起swarm and rise like bees
- fēng蜂yōng拥ér而shàng上swarm forward
- fēng蜂yōng拥ér而zhì至flock to like bees
- kuáng狂fēng蜂làng浪dié蝶licentious or promiscuous men
- shé蛇kǒu口fēng蜂zhēn针venomous words and ruthless tactics
- tǒng捅mǎ马fēng蜂wō窝stir up a hornet's nest
- yóu游fēng蜂làng浪dié蝶a philanderer
- yóu游fēng蜂xì戏dié蝶a philanderer or playboy
- zhāo招fēng蜂yǐn引dié蝶attract attention or admirers
- fēng蜂chū出bìng并zuò作emerge in great numbers and activity
- fēng蜂chū出quán泉liú流emerge in great numbers all at once
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Open the tool →Questions about 蜂
What does 蜂 mean in Chinese?
蜂 (fēng) means “Bee or wasp” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 蜂?
蜂 is pronounced fēng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 蜂 have?
蜂 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 蜂?
蜂 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 虫. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 蜂?
The radical of 蜂 is 虫, and 蜂 is a phono-semantic compound.