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

Q: What does 阀 (fá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 阀 (fá) means "Valve; powerful family or clique". with 9 strokes and the radical 门.

Q: How do you write 阀 stroke by stroke?

阀 has 9 strokes. The radical is 门. 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 阀 and 闰?

阀 (fá) and 闰 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 阀?

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

Q: What common words use 阀?

Common words containing 阀 include: 阀门 (fá mén) — Valve; 财阀 (cái fá) — financial tycoon; plutocrat; 军阀 (jūn fá) — Warlord.

How to Write 阀

The character 阀 (fá) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

阀 is pronounced fá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Valve; powerful family or clique.

Common Words with 阀

阀门 fá mén

Valve

财阀 cái fá

financial tycoon; plutocrat

军阀 jūn fá

Warlord

Example Sentences

请关掉水管阀门。

qǐng guān diào shuǐ guǎn fá mén

Please turn off the water valve.

他来自一个大财阀。

tā lái zì yí gè dà cái fá

He comes from a large financial conglomerate.

历史书上有军阀。

lì shǐ shū shàng yǒu jūn fá

There are warlords in history books.

Similar Characters

闰 rùn

闱 wéi

闲 xián

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Frequently Asked Questions about 阀

What does 阀 (fá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 阀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 阀 and 闰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 阀?

What common words use 阀?

How to Write 阀 (fá)