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

Q: What does 釜 (fǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 釜 (fǔ) means "Cauldron or pot". with 10 strokes and the radical 金.

Q: How do you write 釜 stroke by stroke?

釜 has 10 strokes. The radical is 金. 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 釜 and 金?

釜 (fǔ) and 金 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 釜?

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

Q: What common words use 釜?

Common words containing 釜 include: 釜底抽薪 (fǔ dǐ chōu xīn) — To take a drastic measure to solve a problem at its source; 破釜沉舟 (pò fǔ chén zhōu) — to burn one's boats / determined; 锅釜 (guō fǔ) — Pots and pans; cooking vessels.

How to Write 釜

The character 釜 (fǔ) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 金 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

釜 is pronounced fǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cauldron or pot.

Common Words with 釜

釜底抽薪 fǔ dǐ chōu xīn

To take a drastic measure to solve a problem at its source

破釜沉舟 pò fǔ chén zhōu

to burn one's boats / determined

锅釜 guō fǔ

Pots and pans; cooking vessels

Example Sentences

这是一个釜底抽薪的办法。

zhè shì yí gè fǔ dǐ chōu xīn de bàn fǎ

This is a solution that strikes at the root of the problem.

我们要破釜沉舟去努力。

wǒ men yào pò fǔ chén zhōu qù nǔ lì

We must give it our all with no turning back.

古代人用锅釜煮饭。

gǔ dài rén yòng guō fǔ zhǔ fàn

Ancient people used pots and cauldrons to cook rice.

Similar Characters

金 jīn

鈬 duó

Practice Writing 釜 (fǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 釜

What does 釜 (fǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 釜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 釜 and 金?

What mistakes do learners make writing 釜?

What common words use 釜?

How to Write 釜 (fǔ)