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How to Write 肤 (fū) — Meaning “Skin.”

fū HSK Level 5 8 strokes Radical: 月

肤 (fū) means "Skin." in Chinese. It has 8 strokes with the radical 月, and is HSK Level 5.

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 38% of HSK Level 5 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 皮肤 (pí fū), 肤色 (fū sè), 护肤 (hù fū).

Due to its 8 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 肤 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 肤

The character 肤 (fū) is written with 8 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.

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What Does fū (肤) Mean in Chinese?

肤 means Skin..

As an HSK Level 5 character, 肤 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character肤
Pinyinfū (fu)
MeaningSkin.
Strokes8
Radical月
HSK Level5
Difficulty3.7/5

Origin of 肤

肤 combines the flesh radical 月 with 夫 (man), literally meaning 'flesh of a man.' In ancient Chinese, the character originally referred to the outer layer of the body—the skin—emphasizing its connection to the physical form.

💡 Memory Tip: A man (夫) wears a fleshy coat (月) over his whole body—that's his skin.

Common Words with 肤

皮肤 pí fū
skin
肤色 fū sè
Skin color; complexion.
护肤 hù fū
skin care

Example Sentences

她的皮肤非常好。

tā de pí fū fēi cháng hǎo

Her skin is very good.

每个人的肤色不同。

měi gè rén de fū sè bù tóng

Everyone has a different skin color.

睡前要做好护肤。

shuì qián yào zuò hǎo hù fū

Do your skincare routine before going to bed.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
肤 (current) fū 8 月
有 yǒu 6 月
朊 ruǎn 8 月
朋 péng 8 月
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Frequently Asked Questions about 肤

肤 consists of the radical 月 (flesh/meat) on the left and 夫 on the right. The 月 component gives the idea of body tissue, and the whole character refers to skin, the outer cover of the body.

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