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

Q: What does 腐 (fǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 腐 (fǔ) means "Rotten / Corrupt / Tofu". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 肉.

Q: How do you write 腐 stroke by stroke?

腐 has 14 strokes. The radical is 肉. 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 腐 and 脔?

腐 (fǔ) and 脔 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 腐?

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

Q: What common words use 腐?

Common words containing 腐 include: 豆腐 (dòu fǔ) — tofu; bean curd; 腐败 (fǔ bài) — Corruption / Corrupt; 腐烂 (fǔ làn) — To rot / To decay.

How to Write 腐

The character 腐 (fǔ) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 肉 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

腐 is pronounced fǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rotten / Corrupt / Tofu.

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

Common Words with 腐

豆腐 dòu fǔ

tofu; bean curd

腐败 fǔ bài

Corruption / Corrupt

腐烂 fǔ làn

To rot / To decay

Example Sentences

我想买两块豆腐。

wǒ xiǎng mǎi liǎng kuài dòu fǔ

I want to buy two pieces of tofu.

食物容易腐败。

shí wù róng yì fǔ bài

Food spoils easily.

树叶在土里腐烂。

shù yè zài tǔ lǐ fǔ làn

The leaves are rotting in the soil.

Similar Characters

脔 luán

Practice Writing 腐 (fǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 腐

What does 腐 (fǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 腐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 腐 and 脔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 腐?

What common words use 腐?

How to Write 腐 (fǔ)