How to Write 唪 (fěng) — Meaning “To recite / To chant”

Q: How can I remember the character 唪 using a mnemonic?

Imagine a person (口) offering (奉) a chant or prayer aloud. The right part 奉 looks like a hand holding an offering, so you can think of ‘offering a recitation with your mouth.’ This visual helps link the components to the meaning of chanting or reciting.

Q: What are the key writing tips for 唪, especially stroke order and proportions?

Write the left radical 口 first, keeping it small and narrow. Then write the right part 奉, which has three horizontal strokes and a vertical stroke; the bottom horizontal in 奉 should be slightly longer to balance the character. A common mistake is making 口 too big or misaligning the top of 奉 with 口.

Q: What common words use 唪?

Common words containing 唪 include: 唪诵 (fěng sòng) — To recite aloud / To chant; 唪经 (fěng jīng) — To chant scriptures; 唪读 (fěng dú) — To read aloud.

fěng 11 strokes Radical: 口

唪 (fěng) means "To recite / To chant" in Chinese. It has 11 strokes with the radical 口.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Appears in 3+ common words including 唪诵 (fěng sòng), 唪经 (fěng jīng), 唪读 (fěng dú).

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How to Write 唪

The character 唪 (fěng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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What Does fěng (唪) Mean in Chinese?

唪 means To recite / To chant.

Character Data

Character	唪
Pinyin	fěng (feng)
Meaning	To recite / To chant
Strokes	11
Radical	口
Difficulty	4.2/5

Origin of 唪

唪 is a phono-semantic compound combining the radical 口 (mouth) with 奉 (fèng, "to present/receive"). The mouth element directly ties to the action of reciting or chanting, while 奉 adds the phonetic component and hints at the idea of presenting words in a formal, ritualistic manner.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a monk opening his mouth (口) to chant scriptures while holding an offering (奉) in his hands, solemnly reciting the sacred texts.

Common Words with 唪

唪诵 fěng sòng

To recite aloud / To chant

唪经 fěng jīng

To chant scriptures

唪读 fěng dú

To read aloud

Example Sentences

他在唪诵课文。

tā zài fěng sòng kè wén

He is chanting the text.

和尚在唪经。

hé shàng zài fěng jīng

The monk is chanting scriptures.

老师在唪读诗歌。

lǎo shī zài fěng dú shī gē

The teacher is chanting poetry.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
唪 (current)	fěng	11	口
呲	cī / zī	9	口
咠	qì	9	口
咢	è	9	口

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唪

What is the structure of 唪 and how do its parts relate to its meaning?

唪 is composed of the radical 口 (mouth) on the left and the phonetic component 奉 (fèng) on the right. The mouth radical suggests the action of speaking or reciting, while 奉 provides a hint to the pronunciation. Together, the character conveys the idea of using the mouth to chant or recite.

How can I remember the character 唪 using a mnemonic?

What are the key writing tips for 唪, especially stroke order and proportions?

How does 唪 differ from similar characters like 呲 and 咠?

When and how is 唪 used in modern Chinese, and are there any cultural notes?

What common words use 唪?

How to Write 唪 (fěng) — Meaning “To recite / To chant”

Practice Writing 唪 (fěng)

How to Write 唪

What Does fěng (唪) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 唪

Common Words with 唪

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 唪 (fěng)

Frequently Asked Questions about 唪

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