付 (fù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 付 (fù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 付 (fù) means "To pay; to hand over". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 付 stroke by stroke?

付 has 5 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 付 and 亿?

付 (fù) and 亿 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 付?

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

Q: What common words use 付?

Common words containing 付 include: 付钱 (fù qián) — To pay money; 付出 (fù chū) — To pay; to invest; to expend; 支付 (zhī fù) — to pay.

How to Write 付

The character 付 (fù) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

付 is pronounced fù in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pay; to hand over.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 付 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 付

付钱 fù qián

To pay money

付出 fù chū

To pay; to invest; to expend

支付 zhī fù

to pay

Example Sentences

请到那边付钱。

qǐng dào nà biān fù qián

Please pay over there.

付出总会有回报。

fù chū zǒng huì yǒu huí bào 。

Hard work always pays off.

我用手机支付。

wǒ yòng shǒu jī zhī fù

I pay with my phone.

Similar Characters

亿 yì

什 shén

仁 rén

Practice Writing 付 (fù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 付

What does 付 (fù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 付 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 付 and 亿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 付?

What common words use 付?

How to Write 付 (fù)