伏 (fú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 伏 (fú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伏 (fú) means "To lean over; to hide; to yield; dog days of summer". with 6 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伏 stroke by stroke?

伏 has 6 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伏 and 什?

伏 (fú) and 什 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 伏?

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

Q: What common words use 伏?

Common words containing 伏 include: 伏案 (fú àn) — To bend over a desk (working or studying); 起伏 (qǐ fú) — to rise and fall; ups and downs; 埋伏 (mái fú) — ambush.

How to Write 伏

The character 伏 (fú) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

伏 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means To lean over; to hide; to yield; dog days of summer.

Common Words with 伏

伏案 fú àn

To bend over a desk (working or studying)

起伏 qǐ fú

to rise and fall; ups and downs

埋伏 mái fú

ambush

Example Sentences

他在伏案写作。

tā zài fú àn xiě zuò

He is writing at his desk.

这里的山路起伏不平。

zhè lǐ de shān lù qǐ fú bù píng

The mountain roads here are bumpy and uneven.

前面可能有埋伏。

qián miàn kě néng yǒu mái fú

There might be an ambush ahead.

Similar Characters

什 shén

仁 rén

仂 lè

Practice Writing 伏 (fú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伏

What does 伏 (fú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伏 and 什?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伏?

What common words use 伏?

How to Write 伏 (fú)