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趺 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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趺fūto sit cross-legged; tarsus, instepg, 11 strokes, radical 足
fū(fu1)fu T1
  1. 1to sit cross-legged; tarsus, instep
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March 24, 2026

趺fū(fu1)

The character 趺 (fū) primarily means 'to sit cross-legged' and can also refer to specific anatomical parts of the foot, such as the tarsus or instep. It is less commonly used in everyday language, mainly appearing in anatomical or formal contexts.

Strokes11Radical足
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese practices like meditation or martial arts, sitting cross-legged is often a posture associated with focus and tranquility, reflecting the character's meaning.

Memory tip

Imagine a person sitting cross-legged on a mat, with their feet creating a 'u' shape, reminiscent of the character's structure. The bottom part looks like a person sitting, while the upper part can symbolize the ground they sit on.

Meanings of 趺

fū(fu1)
1to sit cross-legged; tarsus, instep
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About 趺

趺Simplified
11Strokes
足Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 趺 is not commonly used in daily conversations, it may appear in medical or anatomical discussions. Learners should note that it is more formal and specific; using it in casual settings might confuse native speakers. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 趺 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to higher-level vocabulary concerning anatomy or specific physical positions. Students should focus on recognizing its components and understanding its use in formal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 趺 with similar characters related to sitting or standing. For example, using it interchangeably with 坐 (zuò) is incorrect, as 坐 means 'to sit' in general, while 趺 specifies sitting cross-legged.

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Etymology of 趺

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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foot

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)夫
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Origin

趺 = 足 + 夫. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 趺

IDS Structure⿰足夫
趺Full character
=
足ju4
left
夫fu1
right
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Parts

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How to say to sit cross-legged; tarsus, instep in Chinese

“to sit cross-legged; tarsus, instep” in Chinese is趺fū

The character 趺 (fū) primarily means 'to sit cross-legged' and can also refer to specific anatomical parts of the foot, such as the tarsus or instep. It is less commonly used in everyday language, mainly appearing in anatomical or formal contexts.

When to use 趺

While 趺 is not commonly used in daily conversations, it may appear in medical or anatomical discussions. Learners should note that it is more formal and specific; using it in casual settings might confuse native speakers. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 趺 with similar characters related to sitting or standing. For example, using it interchangeably with 坐 (zuò) is incorrect, as 坐 means 'to sit' in general, while 趺 specifies sitting cross-legged.

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Word Family of 趺

Words containing this character2
趺fūinstep
趺坐to sit in the lotus position
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Words with 趺

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Frequently Asked Questions about 趺

No, it is primarily used in formal or anatomical contexts.

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