Definitions

fēng (noun) bee; wasp

Etymology phono-semantic

insect

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character 蜂 is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic radical 虫 classifies it within the category of insects, worms, or reptiles. The phonetic component 逢 provides the pronunciation, and some theories suggest it may also imply a secondary association with gathering or encountering. Primarily, 蜂 refers to insects of the Hymenoptera order, such as bees, wasps, and hornets, known for flying, stinging, and often living in social colonies. Its meaning extends metaphorically to describe large, densely packed crowds or actions occurring in a swarming manner, likened to a disturbed beehive. Thus, the character can depict people flocking together rapidly or events happening en masse.

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在花丛中飞。

Mì fēng zài huā cóng zhōng fēi.

Bees are flying among the flowers.

蜜很甜很好吃。

Fēng mì hěn tián hěn hǎo chī.

Honey is sweet and delicious.

巢里有好多蜜

Fēng cháo lǐ yǒu hǎo duō mì fēng.

There are many bees in the beehive.

小心不要被蜜蜇到。

Xiǎo xīn bù yào bèi mì fēng zhē dào.

Be careful not to be stung by bees.

群正在寻找新的巢穴。

Fēng qún zhèng zài xún zhǎo xīn de cháo xué.

The bee colony is looking for a new hive.

王负责产卵并领导群。

Fēng wáng fù zé chǎn luǎn bìng lǐng dǎo fēng qún.

The queen bee is responsible for laying eggs and leading the colony.

鸣声常常出现在春天的花园里。

Fēng míng shēng cháng cháng chū xiàn zài chūn tiān de huā yuán lǐ.

The buzzing sound often appears in the garden in spring.

鸟虽然小但飞行速度非常快。

Fēng niǎo suī rán xiǎo dàn fēi xíng sù dù fēi cháng kuài.

Hummingbirds are small but fly very fast.