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

Q: What does 符 (fú) mean in Chinese?

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

Q: How do you write 符 stroke by stroke?

符 has 11 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 符 and 竽?

符 (fú) and 竽 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 符?

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

Q: What common words use 符?

Common words containing 符 include: 符合 (fú hé) — to match or accord with; 符号 (fú hào) — symbol; 护身符 (hù shēn fú) — amulet; protective charm.

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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

符 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means symbol or charm.

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

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

竽 yú

竿 gān

笃 dǔ

Practice Writing 符 (fú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 符

What does 符 (fú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 符 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 符 and 竽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 符?

What common words use 符?

How to Write 符 (fú)