(féng) - A common Chinese surname & also means to gallop, to wade through water,

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féng | 5 strokes | radical: 冫

· féng

A common Chinese surname;

also means to gallop, to wade through water, or to rely on.

A common Chinese surnamealso means to gallop, to wade through water,

Usage highlights

Surname FengFeng familyGallop quicklyWade through waterRely on strength

Synonyms

  • to rely on
  • to ride

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Mr. Feng is our teacher (冯老师).
  • The surname Feng is common in China (冯姓).
  • The horse gallops quickly (马冯).

Collocations

  • Surname Feng(冯姓)
  • Feng family(冯家)
  • Gallop quickly(冯马)
  • Wade through water(冯河)
  • Rely on strength(冯力)

Idioms

  • Rash courage(暴虎冯河)
  • Rely on power(冯恃)
  • Gallop like the wind(冯风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • One of the common Chinese surnames with ancient origins.
  • Originally meant 'to gallop' or 'to wade' in classical Chinese.
  • Associated with historical figures like Feng Dao from the Five Dynasties period.

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