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-====== fēngjǐng: 风景 - Scenery, Landscape ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** fengjing meaning, 风景, fēngjǐng, Chinese for scenery, landscape in Chinese, view in Chinese, Chinese nature, beautiful view, shanshui, Chinese travel vocabulary, HSK 3 words +
-  * **Summary:** Discover the meaning of **风景 (fēngjǐng)**, the essential Chinese word for "scenery" or "landscape." This term goes beyond a simple "view," tapping into a deep cultural appreciation for nature, art, and tranquility. Learn how to use **风景** to describe everything from stunning mountain vistas and serene lakes to beautiful cityscapes, and understand its importance in Chinese travel, art, and daily conversation. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** fēngjǐng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 3 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** Scenery, landscape; the overall view of a place. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** **风景 (fēngjǐng)** is the word you use to talk about the visual appearance of a place, especially when it's pleasant or notable. It encompasses both natural environments like mountains and forests, and man-made ones like a city skyline. Think of it as the "total picture" you see when you look out over a scene—the combination of all the elements that make it beautiful, impressive, or unique. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **风 (fēng):** The original character is a pictogram of a sail filled with wind, or sometimes interpreted as a mythical phoenix. Its primary meaning is **"wind"** or **"air."** In **风景**, it adds a sense of atmosphere, movement, and the intangible feeling of a place. +
-  * **景 (jǐng):** This character is a combination of **日 (rì)**, meaning "sun," on top, and **京 (jīng)**, meaning "capital city," on the bottom. It originally depicted a tall structure in the capital city viewed under the sun. Its meaning is **"scenery," "view,"** or **"sight."** +
-  * Together, **风景 (fēngjǐng)** literally translates to "wind and scenery." This beautiful combination suggests that a landscape is more than just a static image; it's a dynamic experience that includes the atmosphere, the air, and the overall feeling of the environment. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-In Chinese culture, **风景 (fēngjǐng)** is a profoundly important concept, tied closely to art, poetry, and philosophy. For thousands of years, scholars, poets, and artists have sought inspiration in nature's landscapes. +
-This reverence is most famously captured in traditional Chinese landscape painting, known as **山水画 (shānshuǐhuà)**, which literally means "mountain-water painting." These paintings aren't just realistic depictions; they are expressions of the artist's emotional and philosophical connection to nature, often reflecting Daoist ideals of harmony and living in accordance with the natural world. +
-When a Chinese person says, **"这里的风景很美" (zhè lǐ de fēngjǐng hěn měi)**—"The scenery here is beautiful"—they are often tapping into this deep cultural appreciation. It's more than just a "nice view." +
-  *   **Comparison to "Scenery/Landscape":** While "scenery" is a direct translation, **风景** often carries a stronger emotional and contemplative weight. In Western culture, a beautiful landscape is something to be admired, photographed, or hiked through. In Chinese culture, it is that and more: it's a source of tranquility, a subject for philosophical reflection, and an artistic muse. The goal is not just to //see// the **风景**, but to //experience// it and feel a sense of harmony with it. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**风景** is an extremely common and practical word used in many modern contexts. +
-  * **Travel and Tourism:** This is the most common context. Travel agencies, blogs, and friends will constantly talk about the **风景** of a destination. A place known for its natural beauty is called a **风景区 (fēngjǐngqū)**, or "scenic area." +
-  * **Daily Conversation:** People use it to describe the view from their apartment, a nice park they visited, or the changing seasons. It's a standard, everyday noun. +
-  * **Social Media:** Chinese social media is filled with photos of travel and nature, almost always captioned with comments about the beautiful **风景**. +
-  * **Formality:** The word is neutral in formality and can be used in both casual conversation and more formal writing (like a travel brochure). +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 这里的**风景**太美了！ +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè lǐ de **fēngjǐng** tài měi le! +
-    * English: The scenery here is so beautiful! +
-    * Analysis: A very common exclamation when visiting a beautiful place. `太...了 (tài...le)` is a classic structure for expressing "so..." or "too..." +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 你最喜欢哪种**风景**？自然的还是城市的？ +
-    * Pinyin: Nǐ zuì xǐhuān nǎ zhǒng **fēngjǐng**? Zìrán de háishì chéngshì de? +
-    * English: What kind of scenery do you like best? Natural or urban? +
-    * Analysis: This shows how **风景** can apply to both natural landscapes and cityscapes. +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 我们去黄山看**风景**吧。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen qù Huángshān kàn **fēngjǐng** ba. +
-    * English: Let's go to the Yellow Mountain to see the scenery. +
-    * Analysis: `看风景 (kàn fēngjǐng)`—literally "to look at scenery"—is a common phrase for sightseeing. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 这家酒店的每个房间都能看到海景**风景**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de měi gè fángjiān dōu néng kàn dào hǎijǐng **fēngjǐng**. +
-    * English: Every room in this hotel has an ocean view/scenery. +
-    * Analysis: While `海景 (hǎijǐng)` alone means "ocean view," adding **风景** emphasizes the quality and beauty of the entire scenic view. It's slightly redundant but very common for emphasis. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 秋天的**风景**有特别的魅力。 +
-    * Pinyin: Qiūtiān de **fēngjǐng** yǒu tèbié de mèilì. +
-    * English: Autumn scenery has a special charm. +
-    * Analysis: Demonstrates how **风景** can be described by season. +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 这幅画描绘了桂林的**风景**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè fú huà miáohuì le Guìlín de **fēngjǐng**. +
-    * English: This painting depicts the scenery of Guilin. +
-    * Analysis: Shows the connection between **风景** and art. `描绘 (miáohuì)` is a formal word for "to depict" or "to describe." +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 虽然城市很方便，但我还是更向往田园**风景**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Suīrán chéngshì hěn fāngbiàn, dànshì wǒ háishì gèng xiàngwǎng tiányuán **fēngjǐng**. +
-    * English: Although the city is very convenient, I still yearn more for pastoral scenery. +
-    * Analysis: `田园风景 (tiányuán fēngjǐng)` means "pastoral/countryside scenery," a specific type of landscape. +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 这条路沿途的**风景**不断变化。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè tiáo lù yántú de **fēngjǐng** bùduàn biànhuà. +
-    * English: The scenery along this road is constantly changing. +
-    * Analysis: `沿途的风景 (yántú de fēngjǐng)` is a useful phrase meaning "the scenery along the way." +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 他站在山顶，静静地欣赏着**风景**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā zhàn zài shāndǐng, jìngjìng de xīnshǎng zhe **fēngjǐng**. +
-    * English: He stood on the mountaintop, quietly appreciating the scenery. +
-    * Analysis: `欣赏风景 (xīnshǎng fēngjǐng)` means "to appreciate/enjoy the scenery," which is a step beyond just `看 (kàn)` (to look at). +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 对我来说，人也是一道美丽的**风景**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Duì wǒ lái shuō, rén yěshì yī dào měilì de **fēngjǐng**. +
-    * English: To me, people are also a beautiful landscape. +
-    * Analysis: A figurative and poetic use of the word, suggesting that human activity or people themselves can be considered a form of scenery. `一道风景` is a common, more literary collocation. +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **风景 (fēngjǐng) vs. 景色 (jǐngsè):** These are very close synonyms, but with a slight difference. +
-    * **风景 (fēngjǐng)** is the general, all-purpose word for scenery. It's the most common and safest choice. +
-    * **景色 (jǐngsè)** is slightly more literary and often refers to the scenery of a specific time or condition, like **夜景 (yèjǐng - nightscape)** or **雪景 (xuějǐng - snowscape)**. While you can say `夜里的风景`, `夜景` is more common and precise. +
-  * **"Scenery" vs. "View" (Line of Sight):** This is a critical pitfall for English speakers. **风景** refers to the overall landscape. It is **NOT** used for your specific "line of sight." +
-    * **Correct:** `这里的风景很美。` (The scenery here is beautiful.) +
-    * **Incorrect:** `你挡住了我的风景。` (You are blocking my scenery.) +
-    * **Why it's wrong:** You are not blocking the entire landscape, just a person's ability to see it. For "line of sight," you should use **视线 (shìxiàn)**. +
-    * **Corrected version:** `你挡住了我的视线。` (Nǐ dǎngzhùle wǒ de shìxiàn.) - You are blocking my view/line of sight. +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[景色]] (jǐngsè) - Scenery. A close synonym, often used for a specific time/season (e.g., night, snow) and slightly more literary. +
-  * [[景观]] (jǐngguān) - Landscape. Often used in a more technical, academic, or design context (e.g., `景观设计` - landscape design). +
-  * [[风景区]] (fēngjǐngqū) - Scenic Area. A designated tourist spot known for its beauty. +
-  * [[山水]] (shānshuǐ) - Literally "mountain-water." Refers to traditional landscape scenery, especially in the context of painting and poetry. +
-  * [[风光]] (fēngguāng) - Scenery, view, sight. Very similar to **风景**, but can carry a connotation of splendor or glory. +
-  * [[自然]] (zìrán) - Nature, natural. The broader category that **风景** often belongs to. +
-  * [[视线]] (shìxiàn) - Line of sight. Use this when talking about a "view" that can be blocked. Distinct from the overall landscape. +
-  * [[美丽]] (měilì) - Beautiful. The most common adjective used to describe **风景**. +
-  * [[欣赏]] (xīnshǎng) - To appreciate, to enjoy. The action of taking in and enjoying **风景**.+