斧 (fǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 斧 (fǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 斧 (fǔ) means "Axe / Hatchet". with 8 strokes and the radical 斤.

Q: How do you write 斧 stroke by stroke?

斧 has 8 strokes. The radical is 斤. 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 斧 and 斦?

斧 (fǔ) and 斦 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 斧?

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

Q: What common words use 斧?

Common words containing 斧 include: 斧头 (fǔ tóu) — Axe / Hatchet; 斧正 (fǔ zhèng) — To polish (writing) / Please correct my work; 斧子 (fǔ zi) — Axe / Hatchet.

How to Write 斧

The character 斧 (fǔ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 斤 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

斧 is pronounced fǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Axe / Hatchet.

Common Words with 斧

斧头 fǔ tóu

Axe / Hatchet

斧正 fǔ zhèng

To polish (writing) / Please correct my work

斧子 fǔ zi

Axe / Hatchet

Example Sentences

他用斧头砍树。

tā yòng fǔ tóu kǎn shù

He used an axe to chop the tree.

请您多多斧正。

qǐng nín duō duō fǔ zhèng

Please feel free to make corrections.

这把斧子很锋利。

zhè bǎ fǔ zi hěn fēng lì

This axe is very sharp.

Similar Characters

斦 yín

斫 zhuó

Practice Writing 斧 (fǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斧

What does 斧 (fǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斧 and 斦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斧?

What common words use 斧?

How to Write 斧 (fǔ)