(fēng) - Feng — ancient character meaning dense clouds & thick, abundant clouds filling the sky.

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fēng | 26 strokes | radical:

· fēng

Feng — ancient character meaning dense clouds;

thick, abundant clouds filling the sky.

Feng — ancient character meaning dense cloudsthick, abundant clouds filling the sky.

Usage highlights

Dense cloudsCloudAbundant cloudsThick cloud coverCloud masses

Synonyms

  • cloud (more common term)
  • cloud formations

Antonyms

  • clear weather
  • bright, clear

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sky was filled with dense clouds (靊靊 clouds).
  • Ancient texts described the sky as overcast (靊云).
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature (古文中用靊).

Collocations

  • Dense clouds(靊云)
  • Cloud-filled sky(靊天)
  • Abundant clouds(靊靊)
  • Thick cloud cover(靊霳)
  • Cloud masses(云靊)

Idioms

  • Clouds gathering thick and fast(云集靊靊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese texts and poetry to describe dense, abundant cloud formations.
  • Considered a rare character in modern usage, primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.
  • Reflects classical Chinese appreciation for detailed descriptions of natural phenomena.

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