凤
fèng · phoenix💡 How to pronounce
f → like the 'f' in 'food'. èng → like 'ung' with a falling tone.
📖 The Story
凤 is the phoenix — the queen of all birds and a symbol of grace, beauty, and virtue. In Chinese mythology, the phoenix appears only in times of peace and prosperity. It represents the yang to the dragon's yin.
🎬 In Culture Today
The phoenix is often paired with the dragon in Chinese art and culture. '龙凤呈祥' (lóng fèng chéng xiáng) means 'dragon and phoenix bringing good fortune' — a blessing for weddings and happy occasions.
📚 Words
📝 Example Sentences
凤凰是神话中的神鸟。
The phoenix is a divine bird in mythology.
龙凤呈祥。
Dragon and phoenix bringing good fortune.