讽喻 (fěng yù) is a literary term referring to allegorical satire — a narrative or image that uses symbolic characters, events, or settings (often featuring animals or natural phenomena) to criticize human behavior, social flaws, or political issues while conveying moral instruction. The first character 讽 means 'to satirize' or 'to ridicule gently but pointedly'; the second, 喻, means 'to illustrate' or 'to convey meaning through analogy'. Together, they describe a didactic device where surface-level storytelling masks deeper commentary.

This technique appears frequently in classical Chinese fables, such as those involving foxes, monkeys, or cranes to represent officials, flatterers, or the virtuous. Modern usage extends to cartoons, editorial illustrations, and satirical essays. While rooted in traditional literature, 讽喻 remains relevant in contemporary media when indirect criticism is preferred for cultural or political sensitivity.