粪 (fèn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 粪 (fèn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粪 (fèn) means "excrement; manure; dung". with 12 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粪 stroke by stroke?

粪 has 12 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 粪 and 粉?

粪 (fèn) and 粉 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 粪?

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 粪?

Common words containing 粪 include: 粪便 (fèn biàn) — excrement; feces; 粪土 (fèn tǔ) — Dung and dirt; something worthless.; 施粪 (shī fèn) — to apply manure.

How to Write 粪

The character 粪 (fèn) is written with 12 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

粪 is pronounced fèn in Mandarin Chinese. It means excrement; manure; dung.

Common Words with 粪

粪便 fèn biàn

excrement; feces

粪土 fèn tǔ

Dung and dirt; something worthless.

施粪 shī fèn

to apply manure

Example Sentences

粪便可以作为农田肥料。

fèn biàn kě yǐ zuò wéi nóng tián féi liào

Excrement can be used as fertilizer for farmland.

他视金钱如粪土。

tā shì jīn qián rú fèn tǔ

He regards money as worthless.

农民正在给庄稼施粪。

nóng mín zhèng zài gěi zhuāng jià shī fèn

Farmers are applying manure to the crops.

Similar Characters

粉 fěn

粑 bā

粒 lì

Practice Writing 粪 (fèn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粪

What does 粪 (fèn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粪 and 粉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粪?

What common words use 粪?

How to Write 粪 (fèn)