Chinese Character: 讽
1. Character Basics
Radical: 讠 (Speech radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (Six strokes)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: Fěng
3. Meaning
Sarcasm; Satire; Mock (讽刺；讥讽；嘲笑)
4. Common Words
- 讽刺 (Sarcasm)
- 讥讽 (Satire)
- 讽喻 (Allegory)
- 冷嘲热讽 (Sneering remarks)
5. Grammar & Usage
Used as a verb to criticize or mock implicitly (作为动词，用于含蓄地指责或嘲笑).
6. Cultural Background
Satire is a common rhetorical device in Chinese literature to reflect social issues (在中国文学中，讽刺是反映社会问题的常见修辞手法).
7. Example Sentence
He used sarcasm to express his dissatisfaction. 他用讽刺表达不满。
Ancient fables often use satire to convey truths. 古代寓言常用讽喻传达道理。
8. Memory Tips
Combine '讠' (speech) + '风' (wind, phonetic component) → Implicit criticism through words like wind. 组合"讠"（言，言语）+"风"（风，表音部件）→ 用如风般含蓄的言语批评。