COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 抚 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 无 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 抚 (fǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to comfort
fǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fǔ
抚
to comfort
Common words
ān fǔ
安抚
to placate; to pacify; to appease
fǔ mō
抚摸
to gently caress and stroke; to pet; to fondle
fǔ xù
抚恤
(of an organization that has a duty of care) to give financial support to relatives of sb who has died or suffered serious injury
fǔ yǎng
抚养
to foster; to bring up; to raise
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
抚
抚
抚
抚
抚
抚
抚
抚
LEARNING TIP
Remember 抚
Say “fǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 抚
Common words and phrases
ān fǔ
to placate; to pacify; to appease
fǔ mō
to gently caress and stroke; to pet; to fondle
fǔ xù
(of an organization that has a duty of care) to give financial support to relatives of sb who has died or suffered serious injury
fǔ yǎng
to foster; to bring up; to raise
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“抚”。
Zhège zì shì “fǔ”.
This character is “抚”.
我正在学习“抚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “抚”.
请写一遍“抚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fǔ”.
Please write “抚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 抚?
抚 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 抚 (fǔ) mean?
抚 (fǔ) means to comfort.
What is the radical of 抚?
The radical of 抚 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.