COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 肤 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 夫 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 肤 (fū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
skin
fūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fū
肤
skin
Common words
pí fū
皮肤
skin
fū qiǎn
肤浅
skin-deep; superficial; shallow
jī fū
肌肤
skin; flesh; fig. close physical relationship
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 肤
Say “fū” 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 肤
Common words and phrases
pí fū
skin
fū qiǎn
skin-deep; superficial; shallow
jī fū
skin; flesh; fig. close physical relationship
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“肤”。
Zhège zì shì “fū”.
This character is “肤”.
我正在学习“肤”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fū” zì.
I am learning the character “肤”.
请写一遍“肤”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fū”.
Please write “肤” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 肤?
肤 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 肤 (fū) mean?
肤 (fū) means skin.
What is the radical of 肤?
The radical of 肤 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.