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

Q: What does 副 (fù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 副 (fù) means "deputy; vice-; assistant; measure word for sets". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 副 stroke by stroke?

副 has 11 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 副 and 剃?

副 (fù) and 剃 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 副?

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

Q: What common words use 副?

Common words containing 副 include: 一副眼镜 (yī fù yǎn jìng) — a pair of glasses; 副作用 (fù zuò yòng) — side effect; 副手 (fù shǒu) — assistant; right-hand man.

How to Write 副

The character 副 (fù) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 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

副 is pronounced fù in Mandarin Chinese. It means deputy; vice-; assistant; measure word for sets.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 副 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 副

一副眼镜 yī fù yǎn jìng

a pair of glasses

副作用 fù zuò yòng

side effect

副手 fù shǒu

assistant; right-hand man

Example Sentences

他戴着一副眼镜。

tā dài zhe yī fù yǎn jìng

He is wearing a pair of glasses.

这种药有副作用吗？

zhè zhǒng yào yǒu fù zuò yòng ma

Does this medicine have any side effects?

他是经理的副手。

tā shì jīng lǐ de fù shǒu

He is the manager's assistant.

Similar Characters

剃 tì

削 xiāo

剌 lá

Practice Writing 副 (fù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 副

What does 副 (fù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 副 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 副 and 剃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 副?

What common words use 副?

How to Write 副 (fù)