Meanings of 呋
By ear
Play it, then pick what 呋 means.
About 呋
Podcast: 呋
Podcast: 呋
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 呋
Students often confuse 呋 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to recognize that this character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is mostly reserved for specialized vocabulary. Be mindful of its context in academic or scientific discussions.
Although 呋 is not included in HSK levels, it is relevant for students interested in science-related vocabulary. Focus on expanding your vocabulary with other chemical terms and understanding transliteration practices in Mandarin.
Learners may mistakenly use 呋 in casual conversation, thinking it has a broader meaning. It’s important to remember that it is specific to scientific terminology, such as in 呋喃 (fūrán) or to avoid confusing it with phonetically similar characters.
Pronunciation of 呋
Drill the tone of 呋 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 呋 to You
Let me explain 呋 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 呋 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
How Well Do You Know 呋?
Learning Lab
Knowing 呋 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 呋
mouth
Origin
呋 = 口 + 夫. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 呋
Parts
Which of these is part of 呋?
How to say used in transliterations in Chinese
“used in transliterations” in Chinese is呋
The character 呋 (fū) is primarily used in the context of transliterations, particularly in scientific and technical terms. It is often seen in words like 呋喃 (fūrán), which refers to furan, a compound in organic chemistry, and 呋喃西林 (fūránxīlín), known as furacilinum, an antibiotic. Its usage is typically limited to academic or specialized settings.
When to use 呋
Students often confuse 呋 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to recognize that this character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is mostly reserved for specialized vocabulary. Be mindful of its context in academic or scientific discussions.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 呋 in casual conversation, thinking it has a broader meaning. It’s important to remember that it is specific to scientific terminology, such as in 呋喃 (fūrán) or to avoid confusing it with phonetically similar characters.
Write 呋
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 呋 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 呋?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 300 AI credits.
Word Family of 呋
Words with 呋
What does 呋喃 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 呋
It is mainly used in the transliteration of scientific terms like 'furan'.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 呋?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.