How to Write 匐
The character 匐 (fú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
匐 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to crawl; to fall prostrate.
Common Words with 匐
匍匐
pú fú
to crawl; to prostrate
匐行
fú xíng
to crawl; to creep
匐伏
fú fú
to crawl; to lie prostrate
Example Sentences
运动员在草地匍匐。
yùn dòng yuán zài cǎo dì pú fú
Athletes are crawling on the grass.
蛇在草丛中匐行。
shé zài cǎo cóng zhōng fú xíng
The snake crawls through the grass.
他匐伏在桌子上。
tā fú fú zài zhuō zi shàng
He lay prostrate on the table.
Practice Writing 匐 (fú)
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