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

Q: What does 巿 (fú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巿 (fú) means "ceremonial knee-pad (archaic)". with 4 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 巿 stroke by stroke?

巿 has 4 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 巿 and 巾?

巿 (fú) and 巾 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 巿?

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

Q: What common words use 巿?

Common words containing 巿 include: 巿𫖒 (fú 𫖒) — ceremonial knee-pad; 朱巿 (zhū fú) — Red knee-covers (ancient ceremonial dress); 巿佩 (fú pèi) — knee-pad and jade pendant.

How to Write 巿

The character 巿 (fú) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

巿 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means ceremonial knee-pad (archaic).

Common Words with 巿

巿𫖒 fú 𫖒

ceremonial knee-pad

朱巿 zhū fú

Red knee-covers (ancient ceremonial dress)

巿佩 fú pèi

knee-pad and jade pendant

Example Sentences

他穿着巿𫖒。

tā chuān zhe fú 𫖒。

He is wearing a ceremonial knee-cover.

这是一个朱巿。

zhè shì yí gè zhū fú

This is a red ceremonial apron.

他佩戴着巿佩。

tā pèi dài zhe fú pèi

He is wearing a ceremonial knee-cover ornament.

Similar Characters

巾 jīn

帀 zā

币 bì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巿

What does 巿 (fú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 巿 and 巾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巿?

What common words use 巿?

How to Write 巿 (fú)