风景

• Pinyin: fēng jǐng
• Hanzi breakdown: 风 = wind/atmosphere; 景 = 日 (sun) + 京 (capital, phonetic) — a sunlit scene or view

Meaning

Scenery; landscape; view. The natural or urban visual environment as seen from a particular vantage point.

Primarily refers to natural scenery but can also describe urban views. Often used when travelling or describing locations. Appears in compounds like 风景区 (scenic area) and 风景线 (a beautiful sight/scene). More literary than 景色 in some contexts.

Examples

1. 这里的风景真是太美了。 The scenery here is truly beautiful.
2. 我们一边走一边欣赏路上的风景。 We enjoyed the scenery along the way as we walked.
3. 他拍了很多风景照片发到网上。 He took many landscape photos and posted them online.

Usage Guide

Context: travel, nature, everyday

Tone: appreciative

Do Say

• 山上的风景特别好。(The scenery on the mountain is particularly beautiful.)
• 这个城市的风景很吸引人。(The scenery of this city is very attractive.)

Don't Say

• 你的房间风景很好 (Awkward — use 景色 or 风景 with locations and views, not rooms themselves; say 你的房间窗外的风景很好 for the view from the room)

Origin & History

风 (wind) + 景 (scene/view). Originally described outdoor scenes shaped by natural elements like wind and light.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal