粉 (fěn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 粉 (fěn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粉 (fěn) means "Powder; pink; noodles (made from starch)". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粉 stroke by stroke?

粉 has 10 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粉 and 籼?

粉 (fěn) and 籼 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 粉?

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

Q: What common words use 粉?

Common words containing 粉 include: 面粉 (miàn fěn) — Flour; 粉色 (fěn sè) — Pink; 米粉 (mǐ fěn) — Rice flour; rice noodles.

How to Write 粉

The character 粉 (fěn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

粉 is pronounced fěn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Powder; pink; noodles (made from starch).

As an HSK Level 6 character, 粉 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 粉

面粉 miàn fěn

Flour

粉色 fěn sè

Pink

米粉 mǐ fěn

Rice flour; rice noodles

Example Sentences

我用面粉做了一些包子。

wǒ yòng miàn fěn zuò le yī xiē bāo zi

I used flour to make some steamed buns.

她今天穿了一件粉色的裙子。

tā jīn tiān chuān le yī jiàn fěn sè de qún zi

She wore a pink dress today.

这碗米粉的味道很地道。

zhè wǎn mǐ fěn de wèi dào hěn dì dào

This bowl of rice noodles tastes very authentic.

Similar Characters

籼 xiān

籽 zǐ

粑 bā

Practice Writing 粉 (fěn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粉

What does 粉 (fěn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粉 and 籼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粉?

What common words use 粉?

How to Write 粉 (fěn)