COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 福 is built
Traditional etymology note: 礻 (spirit) suggests the meaning, while 畐 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 福 (fú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
good fortune
fúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fú
福
good fortune
Common words
xìng fú
幸福
happiness; happy; blessed
fú lì
福利
material benefit; benefit in kind; (social) welfare
zhù fú
祝福
blessings; to wish sb well
fú qì
福气
good fortune; a blessing
zào fú
造福
to benefit (e.g. the people)
fú
福
good fortune; happiness; luck
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
福
福
福
福
福
福
福
福
LEARNING TIP
Remember 福
Say “fú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xìng fú
happiness; happy; blessed
fú lì
material benefit; benefit in kind; (social) welfare
zhù fú
blessings; to wish sb well
fú qì
good fortune; a blessing
zào fú
to benefit (e.g. the people)
fú
good fortune; happiness; luck
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 福?
福 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 福 (fú) mean?
福 (fú) means good fortune.
What is the radical of 福?
The radical of 福 is 礻, associated with Not yet classified.