COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 乏 is built
Traditional etymology note: A foot 之 running into a wall or barrier 丿
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How to Write 乏 (fá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
short of
fáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fá
乏
short of
Common words
quē fá
缺乏
to lack; to be short of
bù fá
不乏
there is no lack of
fá lì
乏力
lacking in strength; weak; feeble; not up to the task
pín fá
贫乏
impoverished; lacking; deficient; limited
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
乏
乏
乏
乏
乏
乏
乏
乏
LEARNING TIP
Remember 乏
Say “fá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 乏
Common words and phrases
quē fá
to lack; to be short of
bù fá
there is no lack of
fá lì
lacking in strength; weak; feeble; not up to the task
pín fá
impoverished; lacking; deficient; limited
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 乏?
乏 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 乏 (fá) mean?
乏 (fá) means short of.
What is the radical of 乏?
The radical of 乏 is 丿, associated with Not yet classified.