坟 (fén) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 坟 (fén) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 坟 (fén) means "grave / tomb". with 7 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 坟 stroke by stroke?

坟 has 7 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 坟 and 圣?

坟 (fén) and 圣 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 坟?

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

Q: What common words use 坟?

Common words containing 坟 include: 上坟 (shàng fén) — To visit a grave; to pay respects at a tomb; 坟墓 (fén mù) — grave / tomb; 坟地 (fén dì) — graveyard / cemetery.

How to Write 坟

The character 坟 (fén) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

坟 is pronounced fén in Mandarin Chinese. It means grave / tomb.

Common Words with 坟

上坟 shàng fén

To visit a grave; to pay respects at a tomb

坟墓 fén mù

grave / tomb

坟地 fén dì

graveyard / cemetery

Example Sentences

清明节我们要去上坟。

qīng míng jié wǒ men yào qù shàng fén

We are going to visit the graves on Tomb-Sweeping Day.

这里有一座古老的坟墓。

zhè lǐ yǒu yī zuò gǔ lǎo de fén mù

There is an ancient tomb here.

坟地就在那座山后面。

fén dì jiù zài nà zuò shān hòu miàn

The graveyard is right behind that mountain.

Similar Characters

圣 shèng

圤 pú

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 坟

What does 坟 (fén) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 坟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 坟 and 圣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 坟?

What common words use 坟?

How to Write 坟 (fén)