How to Write 服
The character 服 (fú) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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
服 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means clothes / to serve.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: fú, fù.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 服 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 服
Example Sentences
妈妈买了一件新衣服送给我当生日礼物。
mā mā mǎi le yī jiàn xīn yī fú sòng gěi wǒ dāng shēng rì lǐ wù
Mom bought a new piece of clothing for me as a birthday gift.
这里的酒店服务周到，让客人感到很温馨。
zhè lǐ de jiǔ diàn fú wù zhōu dào ràng kè rén gǎn dào hěn wēn xīn
The hotel service here is thoughtful, making guests feel warm and welcome.
这是一服药，一定要按照医生的要求按时服用。
zhè shì yī fù yào ， yí dìng yào àn zhào yī shēng de yāo qiú àn shí fú yòng 。
This is a dose of medicine; you must take it on time according to the doctor's instructions.
Practice Writing 服 (fú)
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