凰 (huáng) - Phoenix — specifically the female counterpart of the

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huáng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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凰 · huáng

Phoenix — specifically the female counterpart of the mythical fenghuang bird, a symbol of grace, virtue, and high status in Chinese culture.

Phoenix — specifically the female counterpart of the

Usage highlights

PhoenixMale and female phoenixPhoenix crownPhoenix treePhoenix danceRising phoenix

Synonyms

  • 凤— Male phoenix
  • 鸾— Mythical bird similar to phoenix

Antonyms

  • 鸦— Crow (common bird, contrast to noble phoenix)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The legendary phoenix (凤凰) is a symbol of peace and prosperity.
  • She has a noble and graceful aura (凤仪凰姿).
  • The phoenix crown (凤冠) is a traditional headdress.
  • The phoenix tree (梧桐) is said to attract the phoenix.

Collocations

  • Phoenix(凤凰)
  • Male and female phoenix(凤求凰)
  • Phoenix crown(凤冠)
  • Phoenix tree(梧桐)
  • Phoenix dance(凰舞)
  • Rising phoenix(凰飞)

Idioms

  • The phoenix sings and the unicorn appears(凤鸣麟出)
  • A dragon's coiling and a phoenix's soaring(龙蟠凤逸)
  • To hope one's son becomes a dragon(望子成龙, contrasting with phoenix for females)
  • The male phoenix seeks the female(凤求凰)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese mythology, the fenghuang is a composite bird, with '凤' (fèng) as the male and '凰' (huáng) as the female.
  • It is a symbol of the empress, virtue, grace, and the southern direction, often paired with the dragon (emperor).
  • The phoenix represents high virtue and the coming of a peaceful, prosperous era.

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