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风貌 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
风貌fēngmàostyleHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #35553, Very Hard
风貌fēngmàomannerHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #35553, Very Hard
风貌fēngmàoethosHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #35553, Very Hard
fēngmào(feng1mao4) T1
  1. 1style
  2. 2manner
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March 24, 2026

风貌(風貌)fēngmào(feng1mao4)

风貌 refers to the distinctive style or manner of a person, group, or culture. It encompasses characteristics that express an ethos or unique identity, often highlighting aesthetic or social attributes in various contexts such as art, fashion, or behavior.

Strokes18Frequency#35553DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 风貌 often reflects the values and aesthetics of a region, and it's common to hear this term used in discussions about traditional arts, architecture, or even modern fashion, emphasizing how these elements convey cultural identity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'wind' (风) sweeping through a 'beautiful landscape' (貌), showcasing the unique 'style' of nature. The pronunciation 'feng' sounds like 'fun,' which you could associate with the enjoyable and vibrant essence of someone's风貌.

Meanings of 风貌

fēngmào(feng1mao4)
1style
2manner
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About 风貌

风貌Simplified
風貌Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 风貌

Quick Contrast

风格 (style) - use 风貌 when emphasizing the distinctive character or ethos of a culture, while 风格 is more about the specific style or manner of expression.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing cultural or personal characteristics. A common mistake is to confuse it with related terms like '风格' (style), which is more about form than ethos. Be mindful of pronunciation, especially the tones, as mispronouncing could alter meaning.

HSK Study Tips

While 风貌 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance comprehension of discussions around culture and identity, which are vital at HSK 4 and above. Students should focus on related terms like '风格' (style) and '气质' (temperament) to build a broader vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 风貌 with 风格, mistakenly using 风貌 to refer to a specific style rather than the broader ethos. For example, saying '他的风貌是现代的' (His 风貌 is modern) is incorrect; it should be '他的风格是现代的' (His 风格 is modern).

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Component Characters

风fēngwind
HSK 34 strokes风
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貌màoappearance
14 strokes豸
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How to say style in Chinese

“style” in Chinese is风貌fēngmào

风貌 refers to the distinctive style or manner of a person, group, or culture. It encompasses characteristics that express an ethos or unique identity, often highlighting aesthetic or social attributes in various contexts such as art, fashion, or behavior.

When to use 风貌

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing cultural or personal characteristics. A common mistake is to confuse it with related terms like '风格' (style), which is more about form than ethos. Be mindful of pronunciation, especially the tones, as mispronouncing could alter meaning.

风貌 or something close to it

风格 (style) - use 风貌 when emphasizing the distinctive character or ethos of a culture, while 风格 is more about the specific style or manner of expression.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 风貌 with 风格, mistakenly using 风貌 to refer to a specific style rather than the broader ethos. For example, saying '他的风貌是现代的' (His 风貌 is modern) is incorrect; it should be '他的风格是现代的' (His 风格 is modern).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 风貌

风貌 emphasizes the ethos or overall character of a person or culture, while 风格 specifically refers to style or form.

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