锋 Stroke Order — How to Write 锋
锋 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 钅, 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.
锋 Radical and Character Components
Components:钅夆
锋 is a phono-semantic compound: 钅 (metal) carries the meaning, while 夆 indicates the sound.
Radical: 钅 + 7 more strokes
锋 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fēng
Meanings of 锋 in Chinese
1
fēng锋
The sharp edge or point of a weapon (like a blade or sword); also used figuratively to refer to the cutting edge, prominent talent, or initial display of one's abilities.
这位年轻的选手在比赛中初露锋芒，展现了过人的实力。
This young contestant made a striking debut in the competition, demonstrating extraordinary strength.
The sharp point or edge of an object, often referring to the tip of a writing brush (笔锋) or the sharp nature of a confrontation (针锋相对).
这位作家的文章笔锋犀利，深受喜爱读者。
This writer's articles are incisive and deeply loved by readers.
Describing the sharpness or incisiveness of language or speech, often referring to a sharp point in a conversation or eloquence.
在辩论中，他的谈锋犀利，让对手难以招架
In the debate, his sharp and incisive arguments made it difficult for his opponent to respond.
Vanguard; pioneer; a person who takes the lead or plays a leading role.
他一直是项目组的技术先锋，带领大家攻克了一个又一个难题
He has always been the technical pioneer of the project team, leading everyone to overcome one challenge after another.
Common Words and Phrases with 锋
1
blades and arrowheads, generally referring to weapons
古老的史册记载，那个时代的人们常年饱受锋镝之苦，生活困苦不堪。
Ancient historical records state that people of that era suffered greatly from continuous warfare, living in extreme hardship.
2
sharp; incisive
那位评论员的分析总是锋快而深刻，能迅速抓住问题的本质。
That commentator's analysis is always incisive and profound, capable of quickly grasping the essence of the problem.
3
Sharp; keen; incisive.
这把刀的刀刃非常锋利，切菜时要小心。
The blade of this knife is very sharp, be careful when cutting vegetables.
4
The sharp point or edge of a weapon; metaphorically, outstanding talent, keenness, or a forceful presence.
他虽然年轻，但已经在工作中展现出了他的锋芒
Although he is young, he has already shown his brilliance in his work.
5
To prominently display one's talents or sharpness, often implying an overly assertive or ostentatious manner.
新来的设计师虽然才华横溢，但锋芒毕露的性格让他和团队的关系有些紧张。
Although the new designer was extremely talented, his tendency to be overly assertive and showy strained his relationship with the team.
6
sharp; keen; incisive; forceful or aggressive
他的目光锋锐，洞察力惊人。
His gaze was keen, with astonishing insight.
More words with 锋
- bǐ笔fēng锋brushwork, vigor of strokes
- chōng冲fēng锋charge
- dāo刀fēng锋Blade
- léi雷fēng锋Lei Feng
- xiān先fēng锋Vanguard or pioneer.
- huà话fēng锋point of remarks, tone of discussion
- zuǒ左biān边fēng锋left wing
- jī机fēng锋Wit, Sharp repartee
- jí极fēng锋Polar Front
- piān偏fēng锋unconventional approach, unorthodox angle
- tán谈fēng锋eloquence and vigor in conversation
- yǔ语fēng锋sharp tone, edge of rhetoric
- zhēng争fēng锋Compete, Contend
- qián前fēng锋forward, striker
- jiāo交fēng锋clash, confrontation
- lěng冷fēng锋cold front
- nuǎn暖fēng锋warm front
- chōng冲fēng锋hào号charge bugle, bugle call to charge
- fēng锋lì利dù度Sharpness, Keenness
- fēng锋rèn刃blade, sharp edge
Idioms with 锋
- fēng锋máng芒bī逼rén人intimidatingly sharp or forceful
- fēng锋máng芒bù不lù露hide one's talent
- fēng锋máng芒suǒ所xiàng向where one's efforts are directed
- bù不lù露fēng锋máng芒hide one's talent or ability
- chōng冲fēng锋xiàn陷zhèn阵charge into battle fearlessly
- chū初lù露fēng锋máng芒first show one's talent or ability
- chū初shì试fēng锋máng芒make one's debut and show talent
- kāi开lù路xiān先fēng锋pioneer who paves the way
- xiǎo小shì试fēng锋máng芒make a tentative display of one's ability
- zhēn针fēng锋xiāng相duì对to be sharply opposed
- fēng锋dī镝zhī之kǔ苦sufferings and hardships of war
- cáng藏fēng锋liǎn敛è锷conceal one's talent
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Open the tool →Questions about 锋
What does 锋 mean in Chinese?
锋 (fēng) means “Vanguard” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 锋?
锋 is pronounced fēng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 锋 have?
锋 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 锋?
锋 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 钅. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 锋?
The radical of 锋 is 钅, and 锋 is a phono-semantic compound.