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芙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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芙
fú
lotus; hibiscus
nrt, 7 strokes, radical 艹, rank #7696, Hard
fú(fu2)fu T2
1lotus; hibiscus
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March 24, 2026
芙fú(fu2)
The character 芙 (fú) primarily refers to the lotus flower, which is often associated with purity and beauty in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in poetic language and can also refer to hibiscus, but the lotus is the more prevalent interpretation, especially in literary contexts.
Strokes7Radical艹Frequency#7696DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity and enlightenment, often appearing in art and poetry as a metaphor for rising above adversity. It is also celebrated during festivals and is an important motif in Buddhism.
Memory tip
Imagine a beautiful lotus flower (芙) floating serenely on a pond. The character has a radical for grass (艹) on top, indicating its connection to plants, while the bottom resembles a flower blooming. Picture this scene to remember 'fú' as the sound of 'flower'.
Meanings of 芙
fú(fu2)
1lotus; hibiscus
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About 芙
芙Simplified
7Strokes
艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast
莲 (lián) - use 芙 (fú) when emphasizing beauty and purity in a poetic context, while 莲 (lián) is more specific to the lotus plant itself.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 芙 with other similar flower characters, like 花 (huā), which means 'flower' in general. 芙 is more specific and may be used in formal poetry or literature. It is typically not used in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
While 芙 is not an HSK level word, it connects well with HSK vocabulary relating to nature and beauty. Students should focus on recognizing it in poetic texts and expanding their knowledge of flower-related terms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 芙 with other characters like 花 (huā) and use it interchangeably. For example, saying '我喜欢花' (I like 芙) when they mean 'I like flowers' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢花' (I like flowers in general).
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芙 = 艹 + 夫. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 芙
IDS Structure⿱艹夫
芙Full character
=
艹cao3
top
夫fu1
bottom
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Parts
Which of these is part of 芙?
How to say lotus; hibiscus in Chinese
“lotus; hibiscus” in Chinese is芙fú
The character 芙 (fú) primarily refers to the lotus flower, which is often associated with purity and beauty in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in poetic language and can also refer to hibiscus, but the lotus is the more prevalent interpretation, especially in literary contexts.
When to use 芙
Be careful not to confuse 芙 with other similar flower characters, like 花 (huā), which means 'flower' in general. 芙 is more specific and may be used in formal poetry or literature. It is typically not used in everyday conversation.
芙 or something close to it
莲 (lián) - use 芙 (fú) when emphasizing beauty and purity in a poetic context, while 莲 (lián) is more specific to the lotus plant itself.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 芙 with other characters like 花 (huā) and use it interchangeably. For example, saying '我喜欢花' (I like 芙) when they mean 'I like flowers' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢花' (I like flowers in general).
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芙
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Grammar patterns of 芙
芙 carries one core meaning. 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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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
45岁的达____妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个稚气未脱的小女生。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
Example sentences for 芙 (9)
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45岁的达芙妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个稚气未脱的小女生。
45 suì de dá fú nī· fǎ luò wàimào yán tán dōu hái xiàng gè zhì qì wèi tuō de xiǎo nǚshēng。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
2
伊芙不是那种喜欢坐在那里无所事事的人。
yī fú bùshì nà zhǒng xǐhuan zuò zài nàlǐ wúsuǒshìshì de rén。
Eve isn't the type to sit around doing nothing.
3
格拉芙轻松取胜，看上去状态极佳。
gé lā fú qīngsōng qǔshèng， kànshangqu zhuàngtài jí jiā。
Graf looked in awesome form as she cruised to an easy victory.
4
我能给你尝点泡芙点心吗？
wǒ néng gěi nǐ cháng diǎn pào fú diǎnxin ma？
Can I tempt you with a little puff pastry?
5
我觉得珀西向奥利芙求婚的一幕太让人心酸了。
wǒ juéde pò xī xiàng ào lì fú qiúhūn de yī mù tài ràng rén xīnsuān le。
I found the scene in which Percy proposed to Olive tremendously poignant.
