风 meaning and stroke order
Wind; news; style
How to write 风, stroke by stroke
4 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 风
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- wind
- news
- style
- custom
- manner
How 风 is built
Components of the character.
How to remember 风
风 is built from 几 (jǐ) as an outer frame with 乂 tucked inside. Picture 几 as a sail or window frame and 乂 as something tossed around inside it by the wind.
风 means wind in everyday speech, as in 刮风 (guā fēng, the wind blows), and it also appears in words about style and customs like 风格 (fēnggé) and 风俗 (fēngsú). Example: 今天风很大。(Jīntiān fēng hěn dà.) It is very windy today.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 风 with 凤 (fèng, phoenix), which has 又 inside instead of 乂, and a fourth tone instead of first tone. Also note that 台风 usually means typhoon in daily life, even though it can also mean stage presence.
Common words with 风
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 一路顺风 | yīlù-shùnfēng | to have a pleasant journey (idiom) | HSK 2 |
| 风险 | fēngxiǎn | risk; hazard | HSK 3 |
| 风格 | fēnggé | style | HSK 4 |
| 风景 | fēngjǐng | scenery; landscape | HSK 4 |
| 风俗 | fēngsú | social custom | HSK 4 |
| 台风 | táifēng | stage presence, poise | HSK 5 |
| 风光 | fēngguāng | scene; view | HSK 5 |
| 风度 | fēngdù | elegance (for men); elegant demeanor | HSK 5 |
| 风暴 | fēngbào | storm; violent commotion | HSK 6 |
| 暴风雨 | bàofēngyǔ | rainstorm; storm | HSK 6 |
| 作风 | zuòfēng | style; style of work | HSK 7-9 |
| 风趣 | fēngqù | charm; humor | HSK 7-9 |
| 风筝 | fēngzheng | kite (lit. "wind zither", traditionally explained as being named after kites fitted with b | HSK 7-9 |
| 威风 | wēifēng | awe-inspiring bearing; authority; power; imposing; impressive; majestic | HSK 7-9 |
风 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Characters that contain 风
Learning 风 makes these easier to recognize and write.
Questions about 风
How many strokes are in 风?
风 is written with 4 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 风 mean?
风 (fēng) means wind; news; style. A common word with it is 一路顺风 (yīlù-shùnfēng), meaning "to have a pleasant journey (idiom)".
How do you pronounce 风?
风 is pronounced fēng, in the first tone (high and level).
What is the traditional form of 风?
The traditional form of 风 is 風. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 风 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 风 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 风 is part of the HSK 1 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard, and you are expected to write it by hand from HSK 2.
How do you say it is windy in Chinese?
Say 刮风了 (guā fēng le) or 风很大 (fēng hěn dà). The verb 刮 (guā) is the usual verb for wind blowing.
What does 一路顺风 mean and when do I use it?
一路顺风 (yīlù-shùnfēng) literally means having a tailwind the whole way. People say it to wish someone a smooth trip when they leave, though some avoid it for air travel and say 一路平安 (yīlù píng'ān) instead.