HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12291, Very Hard
逢
féng
to come across
HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12291, Very Hard
逢
féng
to fawn upon
HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12291, Very Hard
逢
féng
to happen to meet; chance meeting, coincidence
HSK 7, zg, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12291, Very Hard
逢
féng
(of a calendar event) to come along
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12291, Very Hard
逢
féng
(of an event) to fall on (a particular day)
HSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12291, Very Hard
féng(feng2) T2
1to meet by chance
2to come across
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March 24, 2026
逢féng(feng2)
The character 逢 (féng) primarily means to meet by chance or to come across something unexpectedly. It is commonly used in contexts involving coincidences or chance encounters, as well as in calendrical references when an event falls on a specific day. The nuance of the word can also imply a sense of serendipity or fortunate encounters.
Strokes10Radical辶Frequency#12291DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of fate and chance is significant, often reflected in sayings about fate bringing people together. 逢 is often used in cultural expressions that emphasize the importance of serendipity in human relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chance meeting at a beautiful fountain (the radical '辶' represents movement or travel) where two friends, who haven’t seen each other in years, find themselves together again. The sound 'féng' can be remembered by thinking of 'fawn'—as in, they might fawn over how great it is to see each other again.
Meanings of 逢
féng(feng2)
1to meet by chance
2to come across
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About 逢
逢Simplified
10Strokes
辶Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#12291Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 逢
Quick Contrast
遇 (yù) - use 逢 when emphasizing chance or coincidence, while 遇 is more general for meeting or encountering.
Usage Notes
Learners sometimes confuse 逢 with other words for meeting, like 见 (jiàn), which is more general. Use 逢 in more poetic or formal contexts, especially when discussing coincidences or significant events. Watch out for tonal errors; ensure the second tone is pronounced correctly to convey the proper meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 逢 can be linked to other words in the same level that deal with interactions and events, such as 见面 (jiànmiàn - to meet) and 机会 (jīhuì - opportunity). Students should focus on its usage in literary texts and idiomatic expressions where chance encounters are discussed.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 逢 when simply stating a meeting without the chance aspect, resulting in awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我逢朋友' (I meet a friend) is incorrect; instead, use '我见朋友' (I meet a friend).
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2The sound half夆 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywalk
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 逢?
Decomposition of 逢
IDS Structure⿺辶夆
逢Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
夆feng2
inner
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How to say to meet by chance in Chinese
“to meet by chance” in Chinese is逢féng
The character 逢 (féng) primarily means to meet by chance or to come across something unexpectedly. It is commonly used in contexts involving coincidences or chance encounters, as well as in calendrical references when an event falls on a specific day. The nuance of the word can also imply a sense of serendipity or fortunate encounters.
When to use 逢
Learners sometimes confuse 逢 with other words for meeting, like 见 (jiàn), which is more general. Use 逢 in more poetic or formal contexts, especially when discussing coincidences or significant events. Watch out for tonal errors; ensure the second tone is pronounced correctly to convey the proper meaning.
逢 or something close to it
遇 (yù) - use 逢 when emphasizing chance or coincidence, while 遇 is more general for meeting or encountering.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 逢 when simply stating a meeting without the chance aspect, resulting in awkward phrasing. For example, saying '我逢朋友' (I meet a friend) is incorrect; instead, use '我见朋友' (I meet a friend).
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逢
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Grammar Patterns of 逢
逢 carries 6 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
