COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 伐 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 attacked 戈
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How to Write 伐 (fá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cut down
fáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
fá
伐
to cut down
Common words
bù fá
步伐
pace; (measured) step; march
kǎn fá
砍伐
to hew; to cut down
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
伐
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伐
伐
伐
伐
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 伐
Say “fá” 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 伐
Common words and phrases
bù fá
pace; (measured) step; march
kǎn fá
to hew; to cut down
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 伐?
伐 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 伐 (fá) mean?
伐 (fá) means to cut down.
What is the radical of 伐?
The radical of 伐 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.