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March 24, 2026
氛fēn(fen1)
The character 氛 (fēn) refers to the atmosphere or air surrounding a particular environment. It carries connotations of a miasma or vapor, often used metaphorically to describe the general mood or ambiance in a place, such as the 'atmosphere' of a party or a tense situation.
Strokes8Radical气Frequency#42890DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of atmosphere is important in social settings; the right 氛围 can greatly enhance gatherings, festivals, and ceremonies, influencing how people interact and feel.
Memory Tip
Think of the character 氛 as a cloud (the radical 气 represents air or vapor) that surrounds us. Imagine standing in a foggy atmosphere where the air feels heavy, which helps you remember that 氛 relates to air and atmosphere.
Meanings of 氛
fēn(fen1)
1miasma
2vapor
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About 氛
氛Simplified
8Strokes
气Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#42890Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 氛
Quick Contrast
气氛 (qìfēn) vs. 环境 (huánjìng): Use 氛 when emphasizing the mood or ambiance, while 环境 refers more broadly to the physical environment.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced fēn, with the first tone. This word is often used in more formal contexts or literary descriptions, so it may not be common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '氛围' (fēnwéi), meaning 'atmosphere' or 'ambiance.'
HSK Study Tips
Although 氛 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it can be related to HSK Level 5 words like '气氛' (qìfēn), which means 'atmosphere.' Focus on understanding how 氛 can be used in different contexts to describe feelings or settings.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse 氛 with the more commonly used 气氛 (qìfēn) and use it inappropriately. For instance, saying '我觉得这个地方的氛很好' (I think the 氛 of this place is good) is awkward; it should be '我觉得这个地方的气氛很好.'
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氛 = 气 + 分. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 氛
IDS Structure⿹气分
氛Full Character
=
气qi4
enclosing
分fen1
inner
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Parts
Which of these is part of 氛?
How to say miasma in Chinese
“miasma” in Chinese is氛fēn
The character 氛 (fēn) refers to the atmosphere or air surrounding a particular environment. It carries connotations of a miasma or vapor, often used metaphorically to describe the general mood or ambiance in a place, such as the 'atmosphere' of a party or a tense situation.
When to use 氛
Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced fēn, with the first tone. This word is often used in more formal contexts or literary descriptions, so it may not be common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include '氛围' (fēnwéi), meaning 'atmosphere' or 'ambiance.'
氛 or something close to it
气氛 (qìfēn) vs. 环境 (huánjìng): Use 氛 when emphasizing the mood or ambiance, while 环境 refers more broadly to the physical environment.
What learners get wrong
Learners might confuse 氛 with the more commonly used 气氛 (qìfēn) and use it inappropriately. For instance, saying '我觉得这个地方的氛很好' (I think the 氛 of this place is good) is awkward; it should be '我觉得这个地方的气氛很好.'
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Grammar Patterns of 氛
氛 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
