🇨🇳 How to say

“wind” in Chinese

风fēng
Illustration of "wind" in a Chinese cultural setting
A lone tree on a grassy hill, its branches bending as gusts of wind sweep across the landscape, rustling the leaves and rippling the tall grass.

Usage note

风 (fēng) is a very common word for wind, used to describe natural wind, weather, or even a breeze. You can also use it in compound words like 风筝 (fēngzheng) for 'kite', which literally means 'wind instrument'.

Examples

  • 今天风很大。

    The wind is very strong today.

  • 我喜欢凉爽的风。

    I like the cool wind.

  • 外面有风。

    It's windy outside.

Quick check

What does "风" mean?

  • A. wind
  • B. green
  • C. four
  • D. sky

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