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

Q: What does 傅 (fù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 傅 (fù) means "teacher; tutor; to apply (ointment)". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 傅 stroke by stroke?

傅 has 12 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 傅 and 俯?

傅 (fù) and 俯 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 傅?

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 傅?

Common words containing 傅 include: 师傅 (shī fù) — master; skilled worker; driver; 姓傅 (xìng fù) — surnamed Fu; 老师傅 (lǎo shī fù) — Old master; veteran worker..

How to Write 傅

The character 傅 (fù) is written with 12 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

傅 is pronounced fù in Mandarin Chinese. It means teacher; tutor; to apply (ointment).

As an HSK Level 5 character, 傅 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 傅

师傅 shī fù

master; skilled worker; driver

姓傅 xìng fù

surnamed Fu

老师傅 lǎo shī fù

Old master; veteran worker.

Example Sentences

师傅，去火车站。

shī fù qù huǒ chē zhàn

Driver, to the railway station, please.

我的老师姓傅。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng fù

My teacher's surname is Fu.

他是一位老师傅。

tā shì yī wèi lǎo shī fù

He is an experienced master.

Similar Characters

俯 fǔ

俱 jù

俳 pái

Practice Writing 傅 (fù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 傅

What does 傅 (fù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 傅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 傅 and 俯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 傅?

What common words use 傅?

How to Write 傅 (fù)