COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 费 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 弗 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 费 (fèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cost
fèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fèi
费
to cost
Common words
fèi yòng
费用
cost; expenditure; expense
làng fèi
浪费
to waste; to squander
miǎn fèi
免费
free (of charge)
shōu fèi
收费
to charge a fee
xué fèi
学费
tuition fee; tuition
huà fèi
话费
call charge
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
费
费
费
费
费
费
费
费
LEARNING TIP
Remember 费
Say “fèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 费
Common words and phrases
fèi yòng
cost; expenditure; expense
làng fèi
to waste; to squander
miǎn fèi
free (of charge)
shōu fèi
to charge a fee
xué fèi
tuition fee; tuition
huà fèi
call charge
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“费”。
Zhège zì shì “fèi”.
This character is “费”.
我正在学习“费”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fèi” zì.
I am learning the character “费”.
请写一遍“费”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fèi”.
Please write “费” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 费?
费 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 费 (fèi) mean?
费 (fèi) means to cost.
What is the radical of 费?
The radical of 费 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.