凤 fèng male phoenix
How to remember 凤: 𠘨 any + 又 again = male phoenix. At the kite festival the girl could pick any kite, but again she goes straight for the golden male phoenix.
Component breakdown
凤 = 𠘨 any + 又 again
- 𠘨 any
- 又 again
At the kite festival the girl could pick any kite, but again she goes straight for the golden male phoenix.
How it is used
- The phoenix, especially the female/imperial-consort symbol - 凤凰 (fènghuáng) phoenix, 龙凤 (lóngfèng) dragon-and-phoenix (emperor & empress, or a lucky pairing).
- A symbol of grace, nobility, and rarity - 凤毛麟角 (fèngmáo-línjiǎo) as rare as phoenix feathers, i.e. exceedingly rare.
- Culturally paired with 龙: 望子成龙,望女成凤 hoping sons become dragons and daughters phoenixes (great successes).