Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "凤", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "凤", and master the standard way of writing the character "凤".
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凤
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1. A legendary king of all birds (the male is called "凤"; the female is called "凰").
传说中的百鸟之王(雄的称“凤”;雌的称“凰”)。
Example: 凤求凰 - The phoenix seeks the phoenix; 凤子 - A sedan chair embroidered with phoenixes; 凤舸 - A grand vessel adorned with phoenixes; 凤毛 - The feathers of a phoenix, often used to praise a person's talent and elegance, an inheritance of their ancestors.
2. A surname.
姓。
3. In ancient times, it metaphorically represents a person of holy virtue.
古时比喻有圣德的人 ([En.] saint).
4. A metaphor for an emperor.
借喻帝王 ([En.] emperor).
Example: 凤阁龙楼 - Palaces and towers where emperors reside; 凤邸 - The residence of an ancient emperor before ascending the throne; 凤纸 - Paper used for imperial edicts; 凤诏 - A decree from the emperor; 凤驾 - The vehicle used by the emperor.
5. Referring to the male in a marital relationship.
指婚姻关系中的男方 ([En.] man).
Example: 凤侣 - Spouse.
6. A surname.
姓。
**Additional Notes:**
- Derived from the character structure indicating a phonetic representation of birds and the sound "凡."
- It commonly symbolizes auspicious omens. The male is referred to as "凤" and the female as "凰."