COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 罚 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 罰; to punish 刂 the accused 詈
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How to Write 罚 (fá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to punish; to penalize; to fine
fáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fá
罚
to punish; to penalize; to fine
Common words
fá kuǎn
罚款
to fine; penalty; fine (monetary)
chéng fá
惩罚
penalty; punishment; to punish
chǔ fá
处罚
to penalize; to punish
fá
罚
to punish; to penalize; to fine
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
罚
罚
罚
罚
罚
罚
罚
罚
LEARNING TIP
Remember 罚
Say “fá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 罚
Common words and phrases
fá kuǎn
to fine; penalty; fine (monetary)
chéng fá
penalty; punishment; to punish
chǔ fá
to penalize; to punish
fá
to punish; to penalize; to fine
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“罚”。
Zhège zì shì “fá”.
This character is “罚”.
我正在学习“罚”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fá” zì.
I am learning the character “罚”.
请写一遍“罚”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fá”.
Please write “罚” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 罚?
罚 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 罚 (fá) mean?
罚 (fá) means to punish; to penalize; to fine.
What is the radical of 罚?
The radical of 罚 is 罒, associated with Not yet classified.