to send out
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STROKE BY STROKE
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
fā
to send out
chū fā
to set off; to start (on a journey)
fā shāo
to have a high temperature (from illness); to have a fever
fā shēng
to happen; to occur; to take place; to break out
fā xiàn
to notice; to become aware of; to discover; to find; to detect; a discovery
fā zhǎn
development; growth; to develop; to grow
shā fā
sofa (loanword); (Internet slang) the first reply or replier to a forum post
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
A verified component breakdown for 发 is not available yet. Focus on its 5-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “fā” while practicing.
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Say “fā” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 发
chū fā
to set off; to start (on a journey)
fā shāo
to have a high temperature (from illness); to have a fever
fā shēng
to happen; to occur; to take place; to break out
fā xiàn
to notice; to become aware of; to discover; to find; to detect; a discovery
fā zhǎn
development; growth; to develop; to grow
shā fā
sofa (loanword); (Internet slang) the first reply or replier to a forum post
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“发”。
Zhège zì shì “fā”.
This character is “发”.
我正在学习“发”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fā” zì.
I am learning the character “发”.
请写一遍“发”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fā”.
Please write “发” once.
发 is written with 5 strokes.
发 (fā) means to send out.
The radical of 发 is 又, associated with Not yet classified.