Chinese Character: 蜂
1. Character Basics
Radical: 虫 (Insect radical)
Stroke Count: 13 (Thirteen strokes)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Fēng
3. Meaning
Bee; Wasp (蜜蜂；黄蜂)
4. Common Words
- 蜜蜂 (Honeybee)
- 蜂窝 (Honeycomb)
- 蜂群 (Bee colony)
- 蜂蜡 (Beeswax)
5. Grammar & Usage
Used as a noun to refer to bees or wasps. Often combined with other characters to form compound words (作为名词指代蜜蜂或黄蜂，常与其他字组合成复合词).
6. Cultural Background
Bees symbolize diligence and cooperation in Chinese culture (在中国文化中，蜜蜂象征勤劳与合作).
7. Example Sentence
Bees are important pollinators. 蜜蜂是重要的传粉者。
The honeycomb is full of sweet nectar. 蜂窝里充满了甜美的花蜜。
8. Memory Tips
Combines '虫' (insect) + '夆' (phonetic component) → Represents a flying insect like a bee. 组合"虫"（昆虫）+"夆"（表音部件）→ 表示蜜蜂等飞行昆虫。