COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 防 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (wall) suggests the meaning, while 方 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 防 (fáng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to protect
fángTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fáng
防
to protect
Common words
fáng zhǐ
防止
to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions
yù fáng
预防
to prevent; to take precautions against; to protect; to guard against
fáng zhì
防治
to prevent and cure; prevention and cure
xiāo fáng
消防
firefighting; fire control
dī fáng
提防
to guard against; to be vigilant; watch you don't (slip); Taiwan pr. [ti2 fang2]
fáng dào
防盗
to guard against theft; anti-theft
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 防
Say “fáng” 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 防
Common words and phrases
fáng zhǐ
to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions
yù fáng
to prevent; to take precautions against; to protect; to guard against
fáng zhì
to prevent and cure; prevention and cure
xiāo fáng
firefighting; fire control
dī fáng
to guard against; to be vigilant; watch you don't (slip); Taiwan pr. [ti2 fang2]
fáng dào
to guard against theft; anti-theft
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 防?
防 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 防 (fáng) mean?
防 (fáng) means to protect.
What is the radical of 防?
The radical of 防 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.