COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 佛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 弗 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 佛 (fó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Buddha; Buddhism (abbr. for 佛陀[Fo2tuo2])
fóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fó / fú
佛
Buddha; Buddhism (abbr. for 佛陀[Fo2tuo2])
Common words
fǎng fú
仿佛
to seem; as if; alike; similar
fó
佛
Buddha; Buddhism (abbr. for 佛陀[Fo2tuo2])
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 佛
Say “fó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 佛
Common words and phrases
fǎng fú
to seem; as if; alike; similar
fó
Buddha; Buddhism (abbr. for 佛陀[Fo2tuo2])
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“佛”。
Zhège zì shì “fó”.
This character is “佛”.
我正在学习“佛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fó” zì.
I am learning the character “佛”.
请写一遍“佛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fó”.
Please write “佛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 佛?
佛 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 佛 (fó) mean?
佛 (fó) means Buddha; Buddhism (abbr. for 佛陀[Fo2tuo2]).
What is the radical of 佛?
The radical of 佛 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.