Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
逢重大灾害,医院都会启动应急预案,优先保障急救通道畅通。Féng zhòngdà zāihài, yīyuàn dōu huì qǐdòng yìngjí yù'àn, yōuxiān bǎozhàng jíjiù tōngdào chàngtōng.Whenever a major disaster occurs, the hospital activates its emergency plan and gives priority to keeping emergency passages clear.
每逢周末,爸爸都会带我们去爬山。Měi féng zhōumò, bàba dōu huì dài wǒmen qù pá shān.Every weekend, Dad takes us hiking in the mountains.
逢年过节,街上总是特别热闹。Féng nián guò jié, jiē shàng zǒngshì tèbié rènao.At New Year and other festivals, the streets are always especially lively.