跗 (fū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 跗 (fū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 跗 (fū) means "tarsus; instep". with 12 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 跗 stroke by stroke?

跗 has 12 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 跗 and 趵?

跗 (fū) and 趵 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 跗?

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

Q: What common words use 跗?

Common words containing 跗 include: 跗骨 (fū gǔ) — tarsal bone; 跗面 (fū miàn) — dorsal surface of the foot; 跗部 (fū bù) — tarsal region.

How to Write 跗

The character 跗 (fū) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

跗 is pronounced fū in Mandarin Chinese. It means tarsus; instep.

Common Words with 跗

跗骨 fū gǔ

tarsal bone

跗面 fū miàn

dorsal surface of the foot

跗部 fū bù

tarsal region

Example Sentences

跗骨位于脚踝处。

fū gǔ wèi yú jiǎo huái chù

The tarsal bones are located at the ankle.

他的跗面有些红肿。

tā de fū miàn yǒu xiē hóng zhǒng

The top of his foot is a bit red and swollen.

医生按压他的跗部。

yī shēng àn yā tā de fū bù

The doctor pressed his tarsus.

Similar Characters

趵 bào

趸 dǔn

趺 fū

Practice Writing 跗 (fū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 跗

What does 跗 (fū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 跗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 跗 and 趵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 跗?

What common words use 跗?

How to Write 跗 (fū)