氛

fēn
#2,006 most
frequent character
miasma, vapor

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

氛 has 气, thin clouds and air, as its meaning part, while 分 fēn supplies the sound. It first meant a cloud seen as a sign of luck, good or bad. That grew into atmosphere, vapor, and finally ambience.

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Homophones

HSK 3
分fēn
to divide, to separate, to allocate
纷fēn
numerous, confused, disorderly
芬fēn
perfume, fragrance

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