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

Q: What does 蚨 (fú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蚨 (fú) means "legendary water insect (symbol of money)". with 10 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蚨 stroke by stroke?

蚨 has 10 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蚨 and 虮?

蚨 (fú) and 虮 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 蚨?

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

Q: What common words use 蚨?

Common words containing 蚨 include: 青蚨 (qīng fú) — mythical insect; money; 蚨钱 (fú qián) — money; coins; 蚨母 (fú mǔ) — mother 'fu' insect (legendary).

How to Write 蚨

The character 蚨 (fú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蚨 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese. It means legendary water insect (symbol of money).

Common Words with 蚨

青蚨 qīng fú

mythical insect; money

蚨钱 fú qián

money; coins

蚨母 fú mǔ

mother 'fu' insect (legendary)

Example Sentences

他在书里读到青蚨。

tā zài shū lǐ dú dào qīng fú

He read about the mythical 'Qingfu' insect in the book.

这是古代的蚨钱。

zhè shì gǔ dài de fú qián

This is ancient copper money.

蚨母是一种传说。

fú mǔ shì yī zhǒng chuán shuō

The 'fumu' is a legend.

Similar Characters

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

虱 shī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蚨

What does 蚨 (fú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蚨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蚨 and 虮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蚨?

What common words use 蚨?

How to Write 蚨 (fú)