COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夫 is built
Traditional etymology note: A man 大 wearing a coming-of-age hairpin 一
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How to Write 夫 (fū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
husband
fūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fū / fu
夫
husband
Common words
zhàng fu
丈夫
husband
fū qī
夫妻
husband and wife; married couple
dài fu
大夫
doctor; physician
gōng fū
功夫
skill; art; kung fu; labor
fū fù
夫妇
a (married) couple; husband and wife
fū rén
夫人
lady; madam; Mrs.
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夫
Say “fū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夫
Common words and phrases
zhàng fu
husband
fū qī
husband and wife; married couple
dài fu
doctor; physician
gōng fū
skill; art; kung fu; labor
fū fù
a (married) couple; husband and wife
fū rén
lady; madam; Mrs.
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夫”。
Zhège zì shì “fū”.
This character is “夫”.
我正在学习“夫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fū” zì.
I am learning the character “夫”.
请写一遍“夫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fū”.
Please write “夫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夫?
夫 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 夫 (fū) mean?
夫 (fū) means husband.
What is the radical of 夫?
The radical of 夫 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.