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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
通风tōngfēngairyHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #9638, Hard
通风tōngfēngventilationHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #9638, Hard
通风tōngfēngto ventilateHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #9638, Hard
通风tōngfēngto disclose informationHSK 6, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #9638, Hard
tōngfēng(tong1feng1)tong feng T1
  1. 1airy
  2. 2ventilation
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March 24, 2026

通风(通風)tōngfēng(tong1feng1)

通风 (tōngfēng) refers to the process of allowing air to circulate in a space, enhancing ventilation. It can also mean to disclose information, often in the context of sharing news or updates. The term is commonly used in both residential and professional settings to ensure air quality and comfort.

Strokes14Frequency#9638DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, proper ventilation is essential, especially in cities with high pollution, where air quality often affects daily life. The importance of keeping living and working spaces ventilated is emphasized to promote health and comfort.

Memory tip

Think of 通 (tōng) as 'through' and 风 (fēng) as 'wind'. Imagine a room where the wind flows through freely, creating a refreshing environment. The character 通 has a '通' (tōng) sound like 'tongue', which can help remind you to 'speak' or 'disclose' information as the air flows.

Meanings of 通风

tōngfēng(tong1feng1)
1airy
2ventilation
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About 通风

通风Simplified
通風Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 通风 with similar terms that relate to air quality but have different implications, such as 空气 (kōngqì, air) or 散气 (sànqì, to disperse air). It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in discussions about physical spaces rather than emotional or abstract ones.

HSK Study Tips

通风 is a useful term for HSK 4 learners as it connects to vocabulary related to health and environment. Focus on understanding how it relates to both physical ventilation and the sharing of information, which can be useful in conversational contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 通风 with other ventilation-related terms. For example, saying '我想要通风我的房间' (Wǒ xiǎng yào tōngfēng wǒ de fángjiān) is correct, but saying '我想要风通我的房间' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fēng tōng wǒ de fángjiān) is incorrect; use 通风 instead.

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Component characters

通tōngto go through
HSK 410 strokes辶
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风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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How to say airy in Chinese

“airy” in Chinese is通风tōngfēng

通风 (tōngfēng) refers to the process of allowing air to circulate in a space, enhancing ventilation. It can also mean to disclose information, often in the context of sharing news or updates. The term is commonly used in both residential and professional settings to ensure air quality and comfort.

When to use 通风

Be careful not to confuse 通风 with similar terms that relate to air quality but have different implications, such as 空气 (kōngqì, air) or 散气 (sànqì, to disperse air). It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts but is more common in discussions about physical spaces rather than emotional or abstract ones.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 通风 with other ventilation-related terms. For example, saying '我想要通风我的房间' (Wǒ xiǎng yào tōngfēng wǒ de fángjiān) is correct, but saying '我想要风通我的房间' (Wǒ xiǎng yào fēng tōng wǒ de fángjiān) is incorrect; use 通风 instead.

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Frequently asked questions about 通风

You can say '我们需要通风' (Wǒmen xūyào tōngfēng), meaning 'We need to ventilate (the house)'.

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