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风浪 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
风浪fēnglàngwind and wavesHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #20463, Very Hard
风浪fēnglàngstormy seaHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #20463, Very Hard
fēnglàng(feng1lang4) T1
  1. 1wind and waves
  2. 2stormy sea
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March 24, 2026

风浪(風浪)fēnglàng(feng1lang4)

风浪 (fēnglàng) refers to the turbulent conditions of the sea, characterized by strong winds and high waves. It is commonly used in maritime contexts to describe adverse weather conditions that can affect navigation and safety at sea.

Strokes14Frequency#20463DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the sea is often associated with adventure and danger, so terms like 风浪 evoke strong imagery of sailors facing nature's fury. This connection is evident in literature and folklore, where storms at sea symbolize challenges that must be overcome.

Memory Tip

Imagine a fierce wind (风) blowing fiercely over the ocean, creating huge waves (浪). The sound of 'fēng' can remind you of the whistling wind, while 'làng' sounds like the crashing of waves, helping you visualize a stormy sea.

Meanings of 风浪

fēnglàng(feng1lang4)
1wind and waves
2stormy sea
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About 风浪

风浪Simplified
風浪Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5BCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 风浪

Quick Contrast

波浪 (bōlàng) refers specifically to waves, while 风浪 (fēnglàng) emphasizes the influence of wind on those waves.

Usage Notes

When using 风浪, be careful not to confuse it with other similar terms for weather, such as 风 (wind) or 浪 (wave) alone. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as shipping reports or nautical discussions. Remember that the tone for 风 is first (fēng) and for 浪 is fourth (làng), which is crucial for correct pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

Though 风浪 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it combines two characters from HSK Level 1 (风) and Level 2 (浪). Students should focus on mastering the individual characters first before combining them for nuanced meanings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up the tones, saying 'fánglàng' instead of 'fēnglàng', which changes the meaning entirely. Always remember the correct tones: 风 (fēng) first tone and 浪 (làng) fourth tone.

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Component Characters

风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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浪làngwave
HSK 710 strokes氵
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How to say wind and waves in Chinese

“wind and waves” in Chinese is风浪fēnglàng

风浪 (fēnglàng) refers to the turbulent conditions of the sea, characterized by strong winds and high waves. It is commonly used in maritime contexts to describe adverse weather conditions that can affect navigation and safety at sea.

When to use 风浪

When using 风浪, be careful not to confuse it with other similar terms for weather, such as 风 (wind) or 浪 (wave) alone. It is typically used in formal contexts, such as shipping reports or nautical discussions. Remember that the tone for 风 is first (fēng) and for 浪 is fourth (làng), which is crucial for correct pronunciation.

风浪 or something close to it

波浪 (bōlàng) refers specifically to waves, while 风浪 (fēnglàng) emphasizes the influence of wind on those waves.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up the tones, saying 'fánglàng' instead of 'fēnglàng', which changes the meaning entirely. Always remember the correct tones: 风 (fēng) first tone and 浪 (làng) fourth tone.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 风浪

You can say: '今天海上有很大的风浪' (There are large winds and waves at sea today).

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