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

Q: What does 负 (fù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 负 (fù) means "to carry; to bear; negative; to lose". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 负 stroke by stroke?

负 has 6 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 负 and 贝?

负 (fù) and 贝 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 负?

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

Q: What common words use 负?

Common words containing 负 include: 负责 (fù zé) — to be responsible; to be in charge; 负担 (fù dān) — burden; load; 胜负 (shèng fù) — Victory or defeat; outcome.

How to Write 负

The character 负 (fù) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

负 is pronounced fù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to carry; to bear; negative; to lose.

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

Common Words with 负

负责 fù zé

to be responsible; to be in charge

负担 fù dān

burden; load

胜负 shèng fù

Victory or defeat; outcome

Example Sentences

我会对这件事负责。

wǒ huì duì zhè jiàn shì fù zé

I will take responsibility for this.

他的生活负担很重。

tā de shēng huó fù dān hěn zhòng

His burden of living is very heavy.

比赛的胜负并不重要。

bǐ sài de shèng fù bìng bú zhòng yào

Winning or losing the match doesn't really matter.

Similar Characters

贝 bèi

贞 zhēn

贡 gòng

Practice Writing 负 (fù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 负

What does 负 (fù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 负 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 负 and 贝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 负?

What common words use 负?

How to Write 负 (fù)