COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 伏 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 acting like a dog 犬
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How to Write 伏 (fú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lean over
fúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fú
伏
to lean over
Common words
mái fú
埋伏
to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush
qián fú
潜伏
to hide; to cover up; to conceal
qǐ fú
起伏
to move up and down; to undulate; ups and downs
cǐ qǐ bǐ fú
此起彼伏
up here, down there (idiom); to rise and fall in succession; no sooner one subsides, the next arises; repeating continuously; occurring again and again (of applause, fires, waves, protests, conflicts, uprisings etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 伏
Say “fú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 伏
Common words and phrases
mái fú
to ambush; to lie in wait for; to lie low; ambush
qián fú
to hide; to cover up; to conceal
qǐ fú
to move up and down; to undulate; ups and downs
cǐ qǐ bǐ fú
up here, down there (idiom); to rise and fall in succession; no sooner one subsides, the next arises; repeating continuously; occurring again and again (of applause, fires, waves, protests, conflicts, uprisings etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“伏”。
Zhège zì shì “fú”.
This character is “伏”.
我正在学习“伏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fú” zì.
I am learning the character “伏”.
请写一遍“伏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fú”.
Please write “伏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 伏?
伏 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 伏 (fú) mean?
伏 (fú) means to lean over.
What is the radical of 伏?
The radical of 伏 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.