feng

Feng is a transliteration used in English to represent several Chinese terms and names. In Mandarin, different characters can be pronounced similarly, with fēng or féng as the standard pronunciations, and sometimes the spelling feng without tone marks.

As a surname, Feng most commonly represents the Chinese surnames 冯 (simplified) and 馮 (traditional), which are among the more widely found surnames in China and among the Chinese diaspora. Notable bearers include Feng Youlan (冯友兰), a prominent 20th-century philosopher, and Feng Xiaogang (冯小刚), a well-known film director. The surname has ancient roots and multiple lineages across Chinese history.

As a word, fēng means wind in Chinese and is written 风 in simplified form or 風 in traditional form. The character is common in many compound terms and names, such as feng shui (风水), the traditional geomantic practice that examines how environmental factors influence harmony and fortune.

Other uses of Feng include its appearance as a given-name element or part of place names in Chinese-speaking regions. The precise meaning or origin depends on the chosen character and context, making Feng a versatile transliteration for both personal names and common vocabulary in Chinese.