腓 (féi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 腓 (féi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 腓 (féi) means "Calf (of the leg)". with 12 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 腓 stroke by stroke?

腓 has 12 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 腓 and 朔?

腓 (féi) and 朔 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 腓?

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

Q: What common words use 腓?

Common words containing 腓 include: 腓骨 (féi gǔ) — Fibula; 腓肠肌 (féi cháng jī) — Gastrocnemius (calf muscle); 腓侧 (féi cè) — Fibular side.

How to Write 腓

The character 腓 (féi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

腓 is pronounced féi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Calf (of the leg).

Common Words with 腓

腓骨 féi gǔ

Fibula

腓肠肌 féi cháng jī

Gastrocnemius (calf muscle)

腓侧 féi cè

Fibular side

Example Sentences

他的腓骨受伤了。

tā de féi gǔ shòu shāng le

His fibula is injured.

腓肠肌在小腿上。

féi cháng jī zài xiǎo tuǐ shàng

The calf muscle is on the lower leg.

伤口在小腿腓侧。

shāng kǒu zài xiǎo tuǐ féi cè

The wound is on the outer side of the calf.

Similar Characters

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

朗 lǎng

Practice Writing 腓 (féi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 腓

What does 腓 (féi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 腓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 腓 and 朔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 腓?

What common words use 腓?

How to Write 腓 (féi)