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葑 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
葑fēngthe rape-turnipg, 12 strokes, radical 艹
葑fēngturnipunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
fēng(feng1)feng T1
  1. 1the rape-turnip
  2. 2turnip
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March 24, 2026

葑fēng(feng1)

The character 葑 (fēng) refers to a type of turnip, specifically known as the rape turnip. This vegetable is commonly used in various Chinese dishes and is appreciated for its flavor and nutritional value, particularly in the spring season.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural Note

In Chinese cuisine, the rape turnip is celebrated during spring festivals, symbolizing abundance and the arrival of warmer weather. Its use in seasonal dishes reflects the agricultural traditions of China.

Memory Tip

Imagine a farmer in a field full of green turnips (the radical 葑) waving to you, calling out 'fēng' as you think of how fresh and tasty the turnips are. The image of the vibrant green leaves will help you remember both its form and sound.

Meanings of 葑

fēng(feng1)
1the rape-turnip
2turnip
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About 葑

葑Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation, often appearing in culinary contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar vegetables, and note that it is more commonly used in written Chinese than in informal speech.

HSK Study Tips

While 葑 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be connected to other agricultural or food-related terms. Students should focus on recognizing the character as they learn about food and plants in HSK vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 葑 with other similar-looking characters. For example, they might mistakenly write it as 蕃 (fān) instead of 葑 (fēng). Always check the radical components to ensure accuracy.

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Etymology of 葑

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

plant

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)封
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Origin

葑 = 艹 + 封. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 葑

IDS Structure⿱艹封
葑Full Character
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艹cao3
top
封Feng1
bottom
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How to say the rape-turnip in Chinese

“the rape-turnip” in Chinese is葑fēng

The character 葑 (fēng) refers to a type of turnip, specifically known as the rape turnip. This vegetable is commonly used in various Chinese dishes and is appreciated for its flavor and nutritional value, particularly in the spring season.

When to use 葑

This character is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation, often appearing in culinary contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with similar vegetables, and note that it is more commonly used in written Chinese than in informal speech.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 葑 with other similar-looking characters. For example, they might mistakenly write it as 蕃 (fān) instead of 葑 (fēng). Always check the radical components to ensure accuracy.

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Word Family of 葑

Words Containing This Character1
葑fēngturnip

Frequently Asked Questions about 葑

葑 specifically refers to rape turnips, which are often more tender and flavorful compared to other varieties.

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