COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 锋 is built
Traditional etymology note: 钅 (metal) suggests the meaning, while 夆 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 锋 (fēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
point of a spear
fēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fēng
锋
point of a spear
Common words
fēng lì
锋利
sharp (e.g. knife blade); incisive; to the point
jiāo fēng
交锋
to cross swords; to have a confrontation (with sb)
xiān fēng
先锋
vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
zhēn fēng xiāng duì
针锋相对
to oppose each other with equal harshness (idiom); tit for tat; measure for measure
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
锋
锋
锋
锋
锋
锋
锋
锋
LEARNING TIP
Remember 锋
Say “fēng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 锋
Common words and phrases
fēng lì
sharp (e.g. knife blade); incisive; to the point
jiāo fēng
to cross swords; to have a confrontation (with sb)
xiān fēng
vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
zhēn fēng xiāng duì
to oppose each other with equal harshness (idiom); tit for tat; measure for measure
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“锋”。
Zhège zì shì “fēng”.
This character is “锋”.
我正在学习“锋”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fēng” zì.
I am learning the character “锋”.
请写一遍“锋”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fēng”.
Please write “锋” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 锋?
锋 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 锋 (fēng) mean?
锋 (fēng) means point of a spear.
What is the radical of 锋?
The radical of 锋 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.