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How to Write 符 (fú) — Meaning “symbol or charm”

fú HSK Level 4 11 strokes Radical: 竹

符 (fú) means "symbol or charm" in Chinese. It has 11 strokes with the radical 竹, and is HSK Level 4.

Rated 4.2/5 in difficulty (advanced).

Harder than 84% of HSK Level 4 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 符合 (fú hé), 符号 (fú hào), 护身符 (hù shēn fú).

Due to its 11 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 符 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 符

The character 符 (fú) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 竹 is one of its key components.

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What Does fú (符) Mean in Chinese?

符 means symbol or charm.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 符 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character符
Pinyinfú (fu)
Meaningsymbol or charm
Strokes11
Radical竹
HSK Level4
Difficulty4.2/5

Origin of 符

符 combines the radical 竹 (bamboo) and the component 付 (to give/attach). In ancient China, bamboo tallies were split in half as contracts or symbols of authority; matching the halves verified identity or conveyed orders—thus the character came to mean a symbol or charm.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a bamboo stalk (竹) with a charm attached (付) that you give to someone as a secret sign.

Common Words with 符

符合 fú hé
to match or accord with
符号 fú hào
symbol
护身符 hù shēn fú
amulet; protective charm

Example Sentences

这不符合要求。

zhè bù fú hé yāo qiú

This does not meet the requirements.

这是什么符号？

zhè shì shén me fú hào

What symbol is this?

他戴着护身符。

tā dài zhe hù shēn fú

He is wearing an amulet.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
符 (current) fú 11 竹
竽 yú 9 竹
竿 gān 9 竹
笃 dǔ 9 竹
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Frequently Asked Questions about 符

符 is made of the radical 竹 (bamboo) on top and 付 (fù, to hand over) below. Bamboo was traditionally used for writing charms and talismans, and 付 suggests the action of giving or attaching, so together they form the idea of a written charm or symbol that is handed over.

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