COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 废 is built
Traditional etymology note: 广 suggests the meaning, while 发 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 废 (fèi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to abolish
fèiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fèi
废
to abolish
Common words
bào fèi
报废
to scrap; to dispose of (sth worn-out or damaged)
fèi chú
废除
to abolish; to abrogate; to repeal
fèi huà
废话
nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words; You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic)
fèi pǐn
废品
production rejects; seconds; scrap; discarded material
fèi qì
废弃
to discard; to abandon (old ways); to invalidate
fèi wù
废物
rubbish; waste material; useless person
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 废
Say “fèi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 废
Common words and phrases
bào fèi
to scrap; to dispose of (sth worn-out or damaged)
fèi chú
to abolish; to abrogate; to repeal
fèi huà
nonsense; rubbish; superfluous words; You don't say!; No kidding! (gently sarcastic)
fèi pǐn
production rejects; seconds; scrap; discarded material
fèi qì
to discard; to abandon (old ways); to invalidate
fèi wù
rubbish; waste material; useless person
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“废”。
Zhège zì shì “fèi”.
This character is “废”.
我正在学习“废”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fèi” zì.
I am learning the character “废”.
请写一遍“废”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fèi”.
Please write “废” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 废?
废 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 废 (fèi) mean?
废 (fèi) means to abolish.
What is the radical of 废?
The radical of 废 is 广, associated with Not yet classified.