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茯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
China root; medicinal fungusn, 9 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
Pachyma cocosunknown, 9 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
(fu2) T2
  1. 1China root; medicinal fungus
  2. 2Pachyma cocos
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March 24, 2026
(fu2)

The character 茯 (fú) refers to a type of medicinal fungus known as 'Pachyma cocos,' which is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is often valued for its health benefits, including promoting digestion and enhancing immunity. This term is commonly used in contexts related to herbal remedies and health practices.

Strokes9RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

茯 is significant in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is often featured in herbal prescriptions and regarded as a vital ingredient for promoting wellness. Its use dates back thousands of years, reflecting the deep-rooted belief in natural healing.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'root' (茯) that is not just in the ground but is also a 'fungus' that helps you 'fu' (pronounced like 'foo') your health. Picture a mushroom growing from a root, symbolizing health and vitality.

Meanings of 茯

(fu2)
1China root; medicinal fungus
2Pachyma cocos
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About 茯

Simplified
9Strokes
Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 茯

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'root' (茯) that is not just in the ground but is also a 'fungus' that helps you 'fu' (pronounced like 'foo') your health. Picture a mushroom growing from a root, symbolizing health and vitality.

Usage Notes

When discussing medicinal fungi, be sure to use 茯 in a context that clearly indicates its health benefits. Common collocations include '茯苓' (fú líng), which specifically refers to the fungus used in herbal medicine. Avoid using it in casual conversation as it is more formal and specialized.

HSK Study Tips

Although 茯 is not included in the official HSK levels, its character components may help learners recognize related characters in herbal medicine contexts. Focus on understanding the medicinal connotations and practice using it in sentences about health.

Cultural Note

茯 is significant in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is often featured in herbal prescriptions and regarded as a vital ingredient for promoting wellness. Its use dates back thousands of years, reflecting the deep-rooted belief in natural healing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 茯 with similar-sounding words like 服 (fú), which means 'to take' or 'to wear.' For example, saying '我吃茯' (wǒ chī fú) instead of '我吃茯苓' (wǒ chī fú líng) can lead to confusion, as the latter specifies the medicinal fungus.

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Pronunciation of 茯

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Etymology of 茯

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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herb

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 茯?

Decomposition of 茯

IDS Structure⿱艹伏
Full Character
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cao3
top
Fu2
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 茯?

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Grammar Patterns of 茯

茯 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Complete the Sentence

桂枝____苓丸是治疗什么病的?

What disease does bolus of cassia twig tuckahoe treat?

Example Sentences for 茯 (1)

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桂枝茯苓丸是治疗什么病的?

guì zhī fú líng wán shì zhì liáo shí mó bìng de?

What disease does bolus of cassia twig tuckahoe treat?

Cultural Notes for 茯

🏮Cultural insight

茯 is significant in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is often featured in herbal prescriptions and regarded as a vital ingredient for promoting wellness. Its use dates back thousands of years, reflecting the deep-rooted belief in natural healing.

Word Family of 茯

Words Containing This Character2
茯苓fu ling
china root
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Compound Meaning

What does 茯苓 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 茯

茯 is primarily used for its medicinal properties, particularly for enhancing digestion and boosting the immune system.