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

Q: What does 附 (fù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 附 (fù) means "to attach / to be near". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 附 stroke by stroke?

附 has 7 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 附 and 邗?

附 (fù) and 邗 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 附?

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

Q: What common words use 附?

Common words containing 附 include: 附近 (fù jìn) — nearby / vicinity; 附件 (fù jiàn) — attachment / accessory; 附属 (fù shǔ) — subsidiary / affiliated.

How to Write 附

The character 附 (fù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

附 is pronounced fù in Mandarin Chinese. It means to attach / to be near.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 附 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 附

附近 fù jìn

nearby / vicinity

附件 fù jiàn

attachment / accessory

附属 fù shǔ

subsidiary / affiliated

Example Sentences

我家就在附近。

wǒ jiā jiù zài fù jìn

My home is nearby.

请查收邮件附件。

qǐng chá shōu yóu jiàn fù jiàn

Please check the email attachment.

这是附属医院。

zhè shì fù shǔ yī yuàn

This is an affiliated hospital.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

Practice Writing 附 (fù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 附

What does 附 (fù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 附 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 附 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 附?

What common words use 附?

How to Write 附 (fù)