風 / 风
fēng
The English word "wind" can be translated into Chinese as 風 / 风 (fēng). If unsure, use 風 / 风.
Meaning: movement of air (noun)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 風 / 风 | fēng | |
| 風 / 风 | hong, hoang | Hokkien |
The term refers to the movement of air.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Dungan, the word for wind is фын (fɨn). In Hokkien, the word is 風 / 风 (hong, hoang).
How do you pronounce it?
hong, hoang
Did you know?
- The modern character for 'wind', 风, actually contains a part that looks like an insect, 虫, because ancient scholars mistakenly believed the word was related to bugs.
- In Chinese, the concept of 'wind' can be extended to describe a person's style or manner, such as in the term 風流, which refers to being elegant or romantic.
Examples in context
- 今天的风很大。The wind is strong today.
- 这个地方的微风很舒服。The gentle breeze in this place is very comfortable.
- 今天的风儿真凉快。The wind is refreshing today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wind” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 風, CC BY-SA 4.0.
