COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 负 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 人 carrying a lot of money 贝
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How to Write 负 (fù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to bear
fùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fù
负
to bear
Common words
fù zé
负责
to be responsible for; to be in charge of; to bear responsibility for; conscientious
fù dān
负担
to bear (an expense, a responsibility etc); burden
fù miàn
负面
negative; the negative side
bào fù
抱负
aspiration; ambition
bēi fù
背负
to bear; to carry on one's back; to shoulder
dān fù
担负
to shoulder; to bear; to undertake
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
负
负
负
负
负
负
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负
LEARNING TIP
Remember 负
Say “fù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 负
Common words and phrases
fù zé
to be responsible for; to be in charge of; to bear responsibility for; conscientious
fù dān
to bear (an expense, a responsibility etc); burden
fù miàn
negative; the negative side
bào fù
aspiration; ambition
bēi fù
to bear; to carry on one's back; to shoulder
dān fù
to shoulder; to bear; to undertake
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 负?
负 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 负 (fù) mean?
负 (fù) means to bear.
What is the radical of 负?
The radical of 负 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.