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

Q: What does 桴 (fú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桴 (fú) means "Raft or drumstick". with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桴 stroke by stroke?

桴 has 11 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桴 and 枯?

桴 (fú) and 枯 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 桴?

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

Q: What common words use 桴?

Common words containing 桴 include: 桴炭 (fú tàn) — Light charcoal; 乘桴 (chéng fú) — to ride a raft; 桴鼓 (fú gǔ) — Drum and drumstick.

How to Write 桴

The character 桴 (fú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

桴 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Raft or drumstick.

Common Words with 桴

桴炭 fú tàn

Light charcoal

乘桴 chéng fú

to ride a raft

桴鼓 fú gǔ

Drum and drumstick

Example Sentences

这种桴炭很轻。

zhè zhǒng fú tàn hěn qīng

This charcoal is very light.

他们乘桴过河。

tā men chéng fú guò hé

They crossed the river on a raft.

桴鼓之声很大。

fú gǔ zhī shēng hěn dà

The sound of the drum and drumstick is very loud.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

Practice Writing 桴 (fú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桴

What does 桴 (fú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桴 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桴?

What common words use 桴?

How to Write 桴 (fú)