How to Write 风 (fēng) — Meaning “Wind”

Imagine the outer shape of 风 as a window frame, and the inner strokes as a cross that rattles when the wind blows through. This visual of a shaking window helps you recall the meaning 'wind'.

Write the first stroke as a left-falling stroke, then a horizontal bend hook, followed by another left-falling stroke, and finally a dot inside. A common mistake is making the second stroke too straight — remember the small hook at the end, and place the dot neatly in the center.

大风 (dà fēng) means 'strong wind' and is used in weather reports. 风扇 (fēng shàn) is an 'electric fan', a household item. 风景 (fēng jǐng) means 'scenery' or 'landscape', commonly used when describing beautiful natural views.

风 appears in weather terms (e.g., 刮风, 'wind blows') and in words like 风景 for scenery. Culturally, wind is a key element in feng shui (风水), where it symbolizes energy flow, though this is a more advanced concept for learners.

Common words containing 风 include: 大风 (dà fēng) — Strong wind; gale; 风扇 (fēng shàn) — Electric fan; 风景 (fēng jǐng) — Scenery; landscape.