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酆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
酆fēngsurname Fengunknown, 20 strokes, radical 阝
酆fēngthe name of a Zhou-period statenr, 20 strokes, radical 阝
酆fēngZhou Dynasty capitalunknown, 20 strokes, radical 阝
fēng(Feng1) T1
  1. 1surname Feng
  2. 2the name of a Zhou-period state
Also a Chinese surname, Feng — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

酆fēng(Feng1)

酆 (fēng) primarily refers to a historical state from the Zhou Dynasty and can also denote its capital city. Additionally, it serves as a surname in modern contexts. This character is typically encountered in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese states and dynasties.

Strokes20Radical阝
Cultural Note

The name 酆 is tied to the ancient Zhou Dynasty, illustrating the importance of historical states in shaping modern Chinese identity. The character reflects the legacy of these states, which are often referenced in literature and history classes.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'fancy wine' (酆 sounds like 'fēng') served in an ancient Zhou Dynasty setting. The 'wine' radical (酉) hints at the character's connection to beverages and celebrations during that era, linking the character to its historical roots.

Meanings of 酆

fēng(Feng1)
1the name of a Zhou-period state
2Zhou Dynasty capital
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About 酆

酆Simplified
20Strokes
阝Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 酆

Usage Notes

酆 is rarely used in contemporary conversation, so it typically appears in formal or academic contexts. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with phonetic similarities to other characters like 风 (fēng, wind). Be aware that its usage as a surname can lead to some confusion in discussions about family names.

HSK Study Tips

While 酆 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it enriches understanding of historical contexts in advanced studies. Students should focus on recognizing its significance in Zhou Dynasty discussions and relating it to the broader framework of Chinese history.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 酆 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common term, when it is actually quite specialized. For example, saying '我住在酆' (I live in Feng) would be incorrect in a casual context; instead, refer to modern place names.

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Pronunciation of 酆

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Etymology of 酆

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

place

Semantic (meaning)阝
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Phonetic (sound)豐
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Case file: 酆

  1. 1The meaning half阝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half豐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayplace
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 酆?

Decomposition of 酆

IDS Structure⿰豐阝
酆Full Character
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豐feng1
left
阝yi4
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 酆?

How to say surname Feng in Chinese

“surname Feng” in Chinese is酆fēng

酆 (fēng) primarily refers to a historical state from the Zhou Dynasty and can also denote its capital city. Additionally, it serves as a surname in modern contexts. This character is typically encountered in historical texts or discussions about ancient Chinese states and dynasties.

When to use 酆

酆 is rarely used in contemporary conversation, so it typically appears in formal or academic contexts. Learners should be cautious not to confuse it with phonetic similarities to other characters like 风 (fēng, wind). Be aware that its usage as a surname can lead to some confusion in discussions about family names.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 酆 in everyday conversation, thinking it is a common term, when it is actually quite specialized. For example, saying '我住在酆' (I live in Feng) would be incorrect in a casual context; instead, refer to modern place names.

Write 酆

酆

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Word Family of 酆

Words Containing This Character1
酆fēngsurname Feng
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Compound Meaning

What does 酆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 酆

No, 酆 is mainly found in historical texts and discussions about ancient states.

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