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

Q: What does 拂 (fú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拂 (fú) means "to brush away; to stroke lightly". with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拂 stroke by stroke?

拂 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拂 and 㧜?

拂 (fú) and 㧜 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 拂?

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

Q: What common words use 拂?

Common words containing 拂 include: 拂面 (fú miàn) — to brush against the face; 拂拭 (fú shì) — to dust; to wipe clean; 拂晓 (fú xiǎo) — dawn; daybreak.

How to Write 拂

The character 拂 (fú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

拂 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to brush away; to stroke lightly.

Common Words with 拂

拂面 fú miàn

to brush against the face

拂拭 fú shì

to dust; to wipe clean

拂晓 fú xiǎo

dawn; daybreak

Example Sentences

春风拂面很凉快。

chūn fēng fú miàn hěn liáng kuài

The spring breeze blowing on the face is very cool.

他在拂拭灰尘。

tā zài fú shì huī chén

He is wiping away the dust.

我们在拂晓出发。

wǒ men zài fú xiǎo chū fā

We set out at dawn.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拂 (fú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拂

What does 拂 (fú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拂 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拂?

What common words use 拂?

How to Write 拂 (fú)