COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 府 is built
Traditional etymology note: 广 (wide) suggests the meaning, while 付 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 府 (fǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
seat of government
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fǔ
府
seat of government
Common words
zhèng fǔ
政府
government
shǒu fǔ
首府
capital city of an autonomous region
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 府
Say “fǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
zhèng fǔ
government
shǒu fǔ
capital city of an autonomous region
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 府?
府 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 府 (fǔ) mean?
府 (fǔ) means seat of government.
What is the radical of 府?
The radical of 府 is 广, associated with Not yet classified.