COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 沸 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 弗 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 沸 (fèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to boil
fèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
fèi
沸
to boil
Common words
fèi téng
沸腾
(of a liquid) to boil; (of sentiments etc) to boil over; to flare up; to be impassioned
fèi fèi yáng yáng
沸沸扬扬
bubbling and gurgling; hubbubing; abuzz
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 沸
Say “fèi” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 沸
Common words and phrases
fèi téng
(of a liquid) to boil; (of sentiments etc) to boil over; to flare up; to be impassioned
fèi fèi yáng yáng
bubbling and gurgling; hubbubing; abuzz
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“沸”。
Zhège zì shì “fèi”.
This character is “沸”.
我正在学习“沸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fèi” zì.
I am learning the character “沸”.
请写一遍“沸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fèi”.
Please write “沸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 沸?
沸 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 沸 (fèi) mean?
沸 (fèi) means to boil.
What is the radical of 沸?
The radical of 沸 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.