English–Chinese
“phoenix” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfèng huáng
Example
电视里出现了传说中的凤凰。diàn shì lǐ chū xiàn le chuán shuō zhōng de fèng huáng
The legendary phoenix appeared on TV.
How to say “phoenix” in Chinese
“Phoenix” in Chinese is 凤凰 (fèng huáng).
A majestic mythical bird associated with blessing, honor, and high status.
Example sentences with 凤凰
在一些民族文化中，凤凰被崇为图腾。zài yì xiē mín zú wén huà zhōng fèng huáng bèi chóng wèi tú téng
In some ethnic cultures, the phoenix is revered as a totem.
Tips for using 凤凰
- In everyday Chinese, this word is more often found in names, decorative designs, buildings, and celebrations than in talk about a real bird.