乏 (fá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 乏 (fá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 乏 (fá) means "tired / weary / lacking". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 丿.

Q: How do you write 乏 stroke by stroke?

乏 has 4 strokes. The radical is 丿. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 乏 and 丹?

乏 (fá) and 丹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 乏?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 丿. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 乏?

Common words containing 乏 include: 缺乏 (quē fá) — to lack; 疲乏 (pí fá) — fatigued; 乏味 (fá wèi) — dull / boring / tasteless.

How to Write 乏

The character 乏 (fá) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丿 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

乏 is pronounced fá in Mandarin Chinese. It means tired / weary / lacking.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 乏 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 乏

缺乏 quē fá

to lack

疲乏 pí fá

fatigued

乏味 fá wèi

dull / boring / tasteless

Example Sentences

身体缺乏水分。

shēn tǐ quē fá shuǐ fèn

The body lacks water; dehydrated.

他感到很疲乏。

tā gǎn dào hěn pí fá

He felt very fatigued.

这个故事很乏味。

zhè ge gù shì hěn fá wèi

This story is very dull.

Similar Characters

丹 dān

乂 yì

乃 nǎi

Practice Writing 乏 (fá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 乏

What does 乏 (fá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 乏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 乏 and 丹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 乏?

What common words use 乏?

How to Write 乏 (fá)