- 前锋 qiánfēng forwardA player in sports like soccer or basketball whose primary role is attacking
- 先锋 xiānfēng vanguardUnits or individuals leading an army into battle; the forefront of a military force.
- 雷锋 léifēng Lei FengLei Feng (1940–1962), a soldier celebrated by the Chinese government since 1963 as a model of selflessness and sacrifice.
- 交锋 jiāofēng to clashto have a confrontation or heated debate involving opposing views
- 中锋 zhōngfēng center; midfieldera player positioned in the middle of a team's formation, such as a center in basketball, or a center forward or midfielder in soccer and hockey
- 锋线 fēngxiàn forward lineThe offensive line formed by forwards in sports such as basketball or soccer.
- 锋利 fēnglì sharpsharp or keen, as in a blade, tool, or weapon
- 谢霆锋 xiètíngfēng Tse Ting-fungNicholas Tse (1980-), a prominent Hong Kong singer and actor
- 冲锋 chōngfēng to chargeto charge or assault an enemy; to rush into battle; to storm an enemy position
- 刀锋 dāofēng bladethe cutting edge or sharp point of a knife, sword, or tool
- 锋芒 fēngmáng cutting edgeThe tip of a blade or spear; specifically the sharp point of a weapon.
- 针锋相对 zhēnfēngxiāngduì diametrically opposedto oppose each other with equal harshness; to be sharply pitted against one another in opinion, strategy, or action; tit for tat
- 华国锋 huàguófēng Hua GuofengHua Guofeng (1921-2008), the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from 1976 to 1981.
- 冲锋枪 chōngfēngqiāng submachine gunsubmachine gun; a short-barreled automatic weapon used for close-quarters combat or assault
- 边锋 biānfēng winger(in soccer or hockey) an attacking player positioned near the side of the field; wing forward
- 先锋队 xiānfēngduì vanguardA military unit that leads the way during combat or a march; a [[先头部队|先頭部隊|xian1 tou2 bu4 dui4]]
- 冲锋陷阵 chōngfēngxiànzhèn to charge enemy linesTo charge and break through enemy lines; describes fighting bravely or showing great courage on the battlefield.
- 雷锋精神 léifēngjīngshén the spirit of Lei FengThe spirit of [[雷锋|雷鋒|lei2 feng1]], referring to the communist ideals of selfless service to the people and devotion to the party and state.
- 急先锋 jíxiānfēng daring vanguardA person who charges ahead on the battlefield; a leader of a vanguard unit.
- 锋芒毕露 fēngmángbìlù to flaunt one's talentThe sharp edge and point of a blade are fully exposed; used to describe someone who shows off their talent or energy in an aggressive or unrestrained way.
- 偏锋 piānfēng slanting strokeA calligraphy technique where the brush is held at an angle so the tip runs along the side of the stroke, rather than the center.
- 冷锋 lěngfēng cold front(meteorology) a weather front where a mass of cold air pushes under and replaces a mass of warmer air, often resulting in clouds, rain, and a drop in temperature
- 少年先锋队 shàoniánxiānfēngduì Young PioneersYoung Pioneers of China; a mass organization for primary school children that serves as a preparation for the [[中国共产主义青年团|中國共產主義青年團|zhong1 guo2 gong4 chan3 zhu3 yi4 qing1 nian2 tuan2]]
- 开路先锋 kāilùxiānfēng vanguardgeneral in an ancient army who cleared the path and led the vanguard for the main force
- 笔锋 bǐfēng tip of a brushthe physical tip of a writing or calligraphy brush
- 藏锋 cángfēng hidden talent(bound form) to hide one's talents or abilities; to avoid being showy or drawing attention to oneself
- 锋刃 fēngrèn sharp edgethe sharp points or cutting edges of weapons like knives and swords
- 先锋派 xiānfēngpài avant-gardeThe avant-garde; a group of people who lead the way in new artistic or intellectual movements.
- 初露锋芒 chūlùfēngmáng to show one's talent for the first timeTo display one's ability, strength, or talent for the first time; used to describe a beginner or youth showing early signs of great potential.
- 机锋 jīfēng Zen dialogue(literary) Deeply meaningful and sharp dialogue used in Zen Buddhism to test a student's enlightenment or inspire realization; often quick and enigmatic
- 锋面 fēngmiàn weather frontThe boundary surface between two air masses of different temperatures and densities; often associated with wind and rain.
- 左边锋 zuǒbiānfēng left wingoutside left; left wing in sports such as soccer
- 右边锋 yòubiānfēng right wingeran attacking player on the right side of the field in sports like soccer
- 打先锋 dǎxiānfēng to serve as the vanguardTo serve as the lead unit or advance party in military operations or combat
- 争锋 zhēngfēng to fight for masteryTo engage in battle or competition to see who is superior; to strive for victory
- 右锋 yòufēng right forwardthe forward player positioned on the right side in sports like basketball or soccer
- 语锋 yǔfēng thread of discoursethe thread of discourse or the topic of conversation
- 词锋 cífēng eloquencesharp or forceful language; the cutting edge of a person's words or writing
- 谈锋 tánfēng eloquence; incisivenessskill, vigor, or sharpness in conversation; volubility
- 打冲锋 dǎchōngfēng to lead a chargeto lead an assault or charge in battle; to take on the most dangerous or difficult task of an attack
- 静止锋 jìngzhǐfēng stationary front(meteorology) a weather front that forms when a cold air mass and a warm air mass meet but neither is strong enough to move the other, often resulting in prolonged periods of rain; also called [[滞留锋|滯留鋒|zhi4 liu2 feng1]]
- 左锋 zuǒfēng left forwardthe forward player positioned on the left side in sports like soccer or basketball; also called [[左前锋|左前鋒|zuo3 qian2 feng1]] or [[左边锋|左邊鋒|zuo3 bian1 feng1]]
- 暖锋 nuǎnfēng warm front(meteorology) The boundary formed when a warm air mass moves toward and rises over a colder air mass, often resulting in clouds and widespread rain.
- 话锋 huàfēng thread of conversationThe direction or thread of discourse; the point or "edge" of a conversation, often used when shifting the topic or tone of discussion
- 不露锋芒 bùlùfēngmáng to hide one's brillianceto not show off one's talent or sharp edge; to be modest and keep a low profile
- 锋镝 fēngdí weapons(literary) spearhead and arrowhead; weapons; refers by extension to war or armed conflict
- 锋芒所向 fēngmángsuǒxiàng thrust of an attackThe direction of a military advance or physical assault; where the spearhead is pointed
- 小试锋芒 xiǎoshìfēngmáng to show a glimpse of one's talentto display only a small part of one's talent or skills; to show a hint of what one is capable of doing
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH