风
The 风 radical
Wind
Variants: 風
Memory hook
The traditional 風 shows an insect inside a current of air, as the ancients believed wind bred insects; the simplified 风 keeps only the swirl: 刮风 (to blow), 飘 (to flutter).
The 风 radical (read fēng) means wind. The HSK 3.0 data contains 3 characters and 42 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 风 radical
Study this radical's 42 words with flashcards or a quiz.
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Characters with the 风 radical
3 charactersHSK 1· 1 characters
HSK 1风
wind
HSK 7-9· 2 characters
HSK 7-9飘
to flutter, to float (in the air)
飙
whirlwind; storm
Vocabulary with the 风 radical
42 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 风 radical, ordered by HSK level.
The free plan shows 9 words per HSK level (20/42 words of this radical).
wind
have a pleasant journey; bon voyage
risk
custom, tradition
scenery
style
typhoon
scenery, landscape
deportment
storm, violent wind and rain
storm, gale
smooth sailing, all going well
Bad practices, unhealthy tendencies (usually refers to improper phenomena in society or an organization)
style, work style
to show off, to flaunt
to blow (wind); to be windy
To summon wind and rain, to wield enormous power (usually figurative).
majestic, awe-inspiring
violent storm
ventilation, to ventilate
Why learn vocabulary by the 风 radical?
The 风 radical hints at the meaning wind. When you meet an unfamiliar character carrying it, you already know part of its meaning before reaching for a dictionary — which is why learners who know their radicals move faster.
How to study: read the memory hook, skim the 3 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 42 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.