A fěng cì shī (satirical poem) is a traditional Chinese literary form that uses irony, exaggeration, or humor to criticize social injustice, political corruption, or human folly. The character fěng means 'to ridicule gently or indirectly', while cì conveys 'to pierce' or 'to expose sharply' — together they suggest a layered, pointed critique. Shī simply means 'poem', anchoring the term in classical and modern poetic traditions.

These poems often appear in historical contexts — such as Tang dynasty works mocking corrupt officials — but remain relevant today in contemporary poetry, cartoons, and online commentary. They frequently employ animal metaphors (e.g., foxes for slyness, donkeys for stubbornness) to veil criticism and avoid direct confrontation, making them both artistically subtle and socially potent.