unknown, 7 strokes, radical 子, rank #39017, Very Hard
孚
fú
to believe in
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 子, rank #39017, Very Hard
fú(fu2)fu T2
1to brood over eggs; to have confidence
2to trust
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March 24, 2026
孚fú(fu2)
The character 孚 (fú) conveys the meaning of trust, confidence, or belief. It can also refer to the nurturing act of brooding over eggs, which symbolizes care and responsibility. In various contexts, it is associated with gaining trust in relationships or having faith in something.
Strokes7Radical子Frequency#39017DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, trust is highly valued in personal and business relationships, often seen as the foundation for harmonious interactions. The nurturing imagery associated with brooding connects to the importance of care in family dynamics.
Memory Tip
Imagine a mother hen (the radical '子', which means 'child') brooding over her eggs, instilling trust in her chicks. The sound 'fú' can be remembered as 'food for trust', as she provides care and safety for her future chicks.
Meanings of 孚
fú(fu2)
1to brood over eggs; to have confidence
2to trust
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孚Simplified
7Strokes
子Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more formal or literary. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to misunderstandings. It often appears in phrases related to trust or confidence.
HSK Study Tips
Although 孚 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding its components can help learners with other characters that share similar radicals. Focus on how this character relates to themes of trust and belief found in HSK vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 孚 with similar characters, such as 服 (fú), which means 'to serve' or 'to obey'. Ensure you use 孚 when discussing trust or confidence, not 服.
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How to say to brood over eggs; to have confidence in Chinese
“to brood over eggs; to have confidence” in Chinese is孚fú
The character 孚 (fú) conveys the meaning of trust, confidence, or belief. It can also refer to the nurturing act of brooding over eggs, which symbolizes care and responsibility. In various contexts, it is associated with gaining trust in relationships or having faith in something.
When to use 孚
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more formal or literary. Be cautious with the pronunciation, as misplacing the tone can lead to misunderstandings. It often appears in phrases related to trust or confidence.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 孚 with similar characters, such as 服 (fú), which means 'to serve' or 'to obey'. Ensure you use 孚 when discussing trust or confidence, not 服.
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Grammar Patterns of 孚
孚 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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所有支票的收款人都应是“英____国际语言学校”。
All cheques should be made out to "EF International Language Schools"
bài ní cǎi sī shì kē fú dǎo shàng zuì rè nào de dù jiǎ shèng dì， ， mǎn shì jiǔ、 bā 、 dí sī kē wǔ tīng hé。
Benitses is the noisiest resort on Corfu, with bars, discos and tavernas.
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又问在主蒙拣选的鲁孚和他母亲安.他的母亲就是我的母亲.
yòu wèn zài zhǔ mēng jiǎn xuǎn de lǔ fú hé tā mǔ qīn ān. . tā de mǔ qīn jiù shì wǒ de mǔ.
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
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Word Family of 孚
Words Containing This Character4
孚fúto trust
道孚Dawu county (Tibetan: rta 'u rdzong) in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Sichuan (formerly in Kham province of Tibet)
深孚众望to be very popular深孚眾望
道孚县Dawu county (Tibetan: rta 'u rdzong) in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Sichuan (formerly in Kham province of Tibet)道孚縣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 孚
In relationships, 孚 represents trust and confidence between individuals, emphasizing the importance of reliability.
No, 孚 is more formal and mainly found in literary contexts or classical texts.
Make sure to pronounce it with a rising tone, as 'fú', to differentiate it from similar-sounding characters.
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