风 Stroke Order — How to Write 风
风 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 风, 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.
风 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 风 + 0 more strokes
风 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fēng
- fěng
Meanings of 风 in Chinese
1
fēng风
Fēng (风) refers to the phenomenon of air movement, specifically in meteorology, it denotes the horizontal flow of air, as well as figuratively representing situations like 'risk,' 'disputes,' or 'stormy conditions.'
小小的误会竟然引发了一场不小的风波。
A small misunderstanding unexpectedly caused a significant dispute.
Referring to something that spreads rapidly and widely, or moves with great speed, like the wind.
这款新型智能手机一经发布，立刻在全球市场掀起了一股热潮，风靡一时
Upon its release, this new type of smartphone immediately caused a sensation in the global market and became a transient craze.
Social atmosphere, custom, or trend.
如今社会上学习英语的风气越来越浓
Nowadays, the trend of learning English is becoming stronger in society.
News; rumor; information; to spread (as a rumor).
这个新产品的消息刚一传出，商家们就闻风而动了。
As soon as the news of this new product came out, businesses immediately sprang into action.
Appearance, scenery, or outward display.
这儿的风景真是美不胜收。
The scenery here is truly breathtaking.
Folk songs or ballads; used in terms like 'Guofeng' (folk songs section of the Book of Songs) and 'Caifeng' (to collect folk songs or local customs).
他们深入乡村采风，收集了许多动人的民间歌谣。
They ventured deep into the countryside to collect folk songs, gathering many touching folk ballads.
In traditional Chinese medicine, 'fēng' (风) refers to certain diseases, often associated with symptoms like paralysis or rheumatism.
奶奶的风湿病又犯了，阴雨天时关节特别疼
Grandma's rheumatism has flared up again, and her joints hurt especially much on rainy days.
2
fěng风
To satirize; to mock (used interchangeably with '讽'). This pronunciation is less common, typically appearing in literary or archaic contexts.
他的话语中常常带着一丝风意，令人深思
His words often carried a hint of satire, making people ponder deeply.
Common Words and Phrases with 风
1
A violent weather condition with strong winds, often accompanied by rain or snow, or a period of great trouble or disturbance.
海上的风暴让渔民们无法出海捕鱼。
The storm at sea prevented fishermen from going out to fish.
2
A disturbance, trouble, or dispute, often implying a controversy or unsettling event.
小明和他的朋友之间因为误会引起了一场小风波，但他们很快就和好了。
A small dispute arose between Xiao Ming and his friend due to a misunderstanding, but they quickly reconciled.
3
god of wind
传说中，风伯驾驭着风，为世间带来四季的更迭。
According to legend, Fengbo rides the wind, bringing the changes of seasons to the world.
4
elegant demeanor; graceful bearing
她穿着一袭红裙，在舞台上展现出非凡的风采。
She wore a red dress and displayed extraordinary grace on stage.
5
To eat in the wind and sleep in the dew; to endure the hardships of an arduous journey or outdoor life.
探险队在山区里风餐露宿了十多天，终于找到了那条神秘的河流。
The exploration team roughed it in the mountains for over ten days, finally finding that mysterious river.
6
A trend, agitation, or popular movement.
一股新的健康饮食风潮正在年轻人中兴起
A new wave of healthy eating is gaining popularity among young people.
7
A device or toy with blades that rotate by wind, such as a windmill for power generation or a pinwheel for play.
荷兰以其美丽的郁金香和古老的风车而闻名。
The Netherlands is known for its beautiful tulips and ancient windmills.
8
Wind and dust; metaphorically, travel fatigue or the hardships of an unsettled life; also, historically, a term for a life of prostitution.
他饱经风尘，对世事有着深刻的体悟。
Having experienced much hardship and wandering, he gained a profound understanding of life.
9
travel-worn and weary, often implying exhaustion from a long journey.
经过几天的跋涉，探险队队员们个个风尘仆仆，但眼神中充满了兴奋。
After several days of trekking, the expedition members were all travel-worn, but their eyes were full of excitement.
10
Swift as the wind and quick as lightning; extremely fast.
这辆跑车风驰电掣般地驶过赛道，观众们都惊叹不已。
The sports car sped across the racetrack like wind and lightning, astonishing all the spectators.
11
to be widely rumored or spread by word of mouth; hearsay, rumour
最近风传着这家咖啡馆要推出新的特色饮品，很多人都在期待。
It's recently been rumored that this coffee shop is going to launch new special drinks, and many people are looking forward to it.
12
The slightest sign of disturbance or trouble; at the mere rustle of leaves in the wind.
夜里，他总是警惕地观察四周，生怕有一点风吹草动。
At night, he always vigilantly observes his surroundings, fearing any slight disturbance.
13
Literally 'wind blows and waves beat down'; figuratively, to endure severe hardships or setbacks.
尽管在创业过程中经历了无数次的风吹浪打，他依然坚持不懈，最终取得了成功。
Despite enduring numerous trials and tribulations during his startup journey, he persevered and ultimately achieved success.
14
exposed to wind and rain; endure hardships or trials
这栋老房子虽然经历了多年的风吹雨打，但依然坚固。
Although this old house has endured years of wind and rain, it remains sturdy.
15
Harsh living conditions or severe adversity, metaphorically like wind acting as knives and frost as swords.
即使面对生活的风刀霜剑，她也依然坚韧不拔，努力生活。
Even when facing life's severe hardships, she remained resilient and strived to live well.
16
An air duct or passage used for heating, cooling, or ventilation, and also referring to a mine ventilation shaft.
工程师们正在检查建筑内部的空调风道系统。
Engineers are inspecting the air conditioning duct system inside the building.
More words with 风
- běi北fēng风northerly wind
- hán寒fēng风cold wind
- qiū秋fēng风autumn wind
- jù飓fēng风hurricane
- lěng冷fēng风cold wind, chill wind
- yíng迎fēng风Facing the wind; into the wind.
- bǎ把fēng风act as a lookout, keep watch
- bào暴fēng风storm, tempest
- bào暴fēng风xuě雪A severe snowstorm or blizzard.
- bào暴fēng风yǔ雨storm
- bēi悲fēng风mournful wind, sorrowful wind
- bì避fēng风shelter from the wind, take shelter
- biāo飙fēng风strong wind; gale
- chéng成fēng风Become a common practice or trend.
- dǎng党fēng风style of party work
- dǐng顶fēng风against the wind; upwind
- gāng罡fēng风Fierce gale, Violent wind
- gǔ古fēng风Ancient style, Classical style
- gǔ鼓fēng风blow air, blast
- guān观fēng风Gauge the situation, Observe the trends
Idioms with 风
- fēng风chén尘zhī之shēng声slanderous talk and malicious whispers
- fēng风chén尘zhī之yán言gossip and slanderous talk
- fēng风chuī吹rì日shài晒exposed to the elements
- fēng风chuī吹yún云sàn散disappear like clouds scattered by wind
- fēng风tiáo调yǔ雨shùn顺favorable weather for crops
- fēng风dù度piān翩piān翩elegant and graceful in manner
- fēng风fēng风huǒ火huǒ火bustling and energetic
- fēng风fēng风yǔ雨yǔ雨difficulties, hardships, or turmoil
- fēng风guāng光yǐ旖nǐ旎enchanting and graceful scenery
- fēng风hào号yǔ雨qì泣wind howls and rain weeps
- fēng风hé和rì日lì丽gentle breeze and beautiful sun
- fēng风hé和rì日nuǎn暖gentle wind and warm sun
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Open the tool →Questions about 风
What does 风 mean in Chinese?
风 (fēng) means “Social atmosphere” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 风?
风 has 2 pronunciations: fēng, fěng.
How many strokes does 风 have?
风 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 风?
风 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 风. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 风?
The radical of 风 is 风.