Phoenix 凤
Basic Information
- English: Phoenix (mythical bird)
- Radical: 几 (frame radical)
- Stroke Count: 4 (simplified)
- Structure: 几 + 又 + 鸟 (Frame + Hand + Bird → Mythical bird in frame)
Common Words
- 凤凰 (Fènghuáng) - Phoenix
- 凤冠 (Fèngguān) - Phoenix coronet
- 凤爪 (Fèngzhuǎ) - Chicken feet (culinary term)
- 凤舞 (Fèngwǔ) - Phoenix dance
Examples
The phoenix symbolizes rebirth in Chinese culture.
凤凰在中国文化中象征重生。
The empress wore a phoenix coronet.
皇后头戴凤冠。
Memory Tip
Combine "几" (frame) + "又" (hand) + "鸟" (bird) → Ancient depiction of a sacred bird held in a frame
组合"几"（框架）+"又"（手）+"鸟"（禽类）→ 古代用手托举在框架中的神鸟意象