COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 父 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 乂 holding an axe 八
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How to Write 父 (fù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
father
fùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fù / fu
父
father
Common words
fù mǔ
父母
father and mother; parents
fù nǚ
父女
father and daughter
fù qīn
父亲
father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]
fù zǐ
父子
father and son
shī fu
师父
used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan); master; qualified worker
bó fù
伯父
father's elder brother; term of respect for older man
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
父
父
父
父
父
父
父
父
LEARNING TIP
Remember 父
Say “fù” 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 父
Common words and phrases
fù mǔ
father and mother; parents
fù nǚ
father and daughter
fù qīn
father; also pr. [fu4 qin5]
fù zǐ
father and son
shī fu
used for 師傅|师傅 (in Taiwan); master; qualified worker
bó fù
father's elder brother; term of respect for older man
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 父?
父 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 父 (fù) mean?
父 (fù) means father.
What is the radical of 父?
The radical of 父 is 父, associated with Not yet classified.