沸 (fèi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 沸 (fèi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 沸 (fèi) means "To boil". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 沸 stroke by stroke?

沸 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 沸 and 㳄?

沸 (fèi) and 㳄 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 沸?

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

Q: What common words use 沸?

Common words containing 沸 include: 沸水 (fèi shuǐ) — Boiling water; 沸腾 (fèi téng) — Boiling; 沸点 (fèi diǎn) — Boiling point.

How to Write 沸

The character 沸 (fèi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

沸 is pronounced fèi in Mandarin Chinese. It means To boil.

Common Words with 沸

沸水 fèi shuǐ

Boiling water

沸腾 fèi téng

Boiling

沸点 fèi diǎn

Boiling point

Example Sentences

沸水可以杀灭细菌。

fèi shuǐ kě yǐ shā miè xì jūn

Boiling water can kill bacteria.

水已经烧得沸腾了。

shuǐ yǐ jīng shāo dé fèi téng le

The water has been heated to a boil.

水的沸点是百度。

shuǐ de fèi diǎn shì bǎi dù

The boiling point of water is 100 degrees.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 沸

What does 沸 (fèi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 沸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 沸 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 沸?

What common words use 沸?

How to Write 沸 (fèi)