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讽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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讽
fěng
to satirize
HSK 6, v, 6 strokes, radical 讠, rank #25747, Hard
讽
fěng
to mock
HSK 6, v, 6 strokes, radical 讠, rank #25747, Hard
讽
fěng
to recite
HSK 6, v, 6 strokes, radical 讠, rank #25747, Hard
讽
fěng
Taiwan pr. [fèng]
HSK 6, v, 6 strokes, radical 讠, rank #25747, Hard
讽
fěng
sarcastic; to chant, to mock, to ridicule
HSK 6, v, 6 strokes, radical 讠, rank #25747, Hard
讽
fěng
Taiwan pr. [feng4]
HSK 6, unknown, 6 strokes, radical 讠, rank #25747, Hard
fěng(feng3)feng T3
1to satirize
2to mock
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March 24, 2026
讽(諷)fěng(feng3)
The character 讽 (fěng) primarily means to satirize or mock, often used in contexts involving criticism through humor or irony. It can also denote reciting or chanting, particularly in a way that conveys sarcasm or ridicule. This word is commonly found in literary and political discourse, where critique is often veiled in humor.
Strokes6Radical讠Frequency#25747DifficultyHard
Cultural note
讽 has a historical significance in Chinese literature, particularly in classical poetry, where poets often used satire to comment on society and politics. This reflects the importance of critique in Chinese literary tradition.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'fan' (sounds like 'fěng') blowing away the pretentiousness of someone who is pompous, revealing the absurdity beneath. The radical 言 (speech) emphasizes that this character relates to language used in satire and mockery.
Meanings of 讽
fěng(feng3)
1to satirize
2to mock
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About 讽
讽Simplified
諷Traditional
6Strokes
讠Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#25747Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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Quick Contrast
讽 (fěng) vs 嘲 (cháo) — use 讽 for satire that implies criticism through humor, while 嘲 focuses more on direct mockery.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 讽 (fěng) with 讽刺 (fěngcì), which is a more specific term for satire. This verb is more formal and often used in literary contexts, making it less suitable for casual conversations. Watch out for the tonal pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can change its meaning.
HSK Study Tips
While 讽 is not included in the HSK list, it connects with other vocabulary related to critique and expression, such as 批评 (pīpíng - to criticize). Focus on using this word in writing or speaking exercises that involve expressing opinions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 讽 with 讽刺 (fěngcì), mistakenly using it interchangeably. For example, saying '我讽这本书' (Wǒ fěng zhè běn shū) instead of '我讽刺这本书' (Wǒ fěngcì zhè běn shū) can lead to confusion.
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讽 = 讠 + 风. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 讽
IDS Structure⿰讠风
讽Full character
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讠yan2
left
风feng1
right
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How to say to satirize in Chinese
“to satirize” in Chinese is讽fěng
The character 讽 (fěng) primarily means to satirize or mock, often used in contexts involving criticism through humor or irony. It can also denote reciting or chanting, particularly in a way that conveys sarcasm or ridicule. This word is commonly found in literary and political discourse, where critique is often veiled in humor.
When to use 讽
Be careful not to confuse 讽 (fěng) with 讽刺 (fěngcì), which is a more specific term for satire. This verb is more formal and often used in literary contexts, making it less suitable for casual conversations. Watch out for the tonal pronunciation, as mispronouncing it can change its meaning.
讽 or something close to it
讽 (fěng) vs 嘲 (cháo) — use 讽 for satire that implies criticism through humor, while 嘲 focuses more on direct mockery.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 讽 with 讽刺 (fěngcì), mistakenly using it interchangeably. For example, saying '我讽这本书' (Wǒ fěng zhè běn shū) instead of '我讽刺这本书' (Wǒ fěngcì zhè běn shū) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar patterns of 讽
讽 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 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.
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它用____刺的语言呈现了天主教作家郑重其事表明的观点。
It presented in satirical terms points made in earnest by Catholic writers.
Common confusions with 讽
讽vs冯
féng
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
讽vs凤
fèng
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
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Example sentences for 讽 (10)
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它用讽刺的语言呈现了天主教作家郑重其事表明的观点。
tā yòng fěngcì de yǔyán chéngxiàn le tiānzhǔjiào zuòjiā zhèngzhòng qí shì biǎomíng de guāndiǎn。
It presented in satirical terms points made in earnest by Catholic writers.
2
这本书充满了萧伯纳独特的爱尔兰式幽默与嘲讽。
zhè běn shū chōngmǎn le xiāo bà nà dútè de ài ěr lán shì yōumò yǔ cháo fěng。
This book is suffused with Shaw's characteristic wry Irish humour.
3
他的作品带有一种讽刺意味的幽默。
tā de zuòpǐn dàiyǒu yī zhǒng fěngcì yìwèi de yōumò。
There is a wry sense of humour in his work.
4
他的眼里是不是闪过一丝讥讽？
tā de yǎnlǐ shìbùshì shǎn guò yī sī jī fěng？
Was there a glint of mockery in his eyes?
5
他们讥讽着，喊叫着，打破了惯常的那一分钟沉默。
tāmen jī fěng zhe， hǎn jiào zhe， dǎpò le guàn cháng de nà yī fēnzhōng chénmò。
They interrupted the customary one minute's silence with jeers and shouts.
6
“你可得做得比那好，”乔安娜讥讽地说。
“ nǐ kě de zuò de bǐ nà hǎo，” qiáo Ān nà jī fěng dì shuō。
"You'll have to do better than that," Joanna scoffed.
