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March 24, 2026
輻fú(fu2)
The character 輻 (fú) primarily means 'ray' or 'spoke', often in the context of a wheel or a radiating line. It is commonly used in technical language related to mechanics or physics, as well as in discussions about light. The character conveys the idea of something extending outward from a central point.
Strokes16Radical車Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 輻 connects to the traditional use of wheels in transport, especially in rural areas where bicycles and carts are common. The relationship between spokes and movement is significant in both technology and daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a wheel with spokes radiating outwards, like rays of sunlight. The character 輻 has a 'wheel' component (车) at the bottom, which helps remind you that it relates to spokes, while 'fú' can sound like 'fu'-ture rays spreading out.
Meanings of 輻
fú(fu2)
1ray, spoke
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輻Simplified
16Strokes
車Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a wheel with spokes radiating outwards, like rays of sunlight. The character 輻 has a 'wheel' component (车) at the bottom, which helps remind you that it relates to spokes, while 'fú' can sound like 'fu'-ture rays spreading out.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 輻 is often used in scientific or technical discussions. Common collocations include 輻射 (fúshè, radiation) and 輻輪 (fúlún, spoke of a wheel). Be careful with the tone; the first tone can make it sound like 'to bless' (福 fú) instead.
HSK Study Tips
Though 輻 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be connected to HSK level characters dealing with transportation and movement. Students should practice recognizing the wheel component (车) in other characters to enhance their understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 輻 connects to the traditional use of wheels in transport, especially in rural areas where bicycles and carts are common. The relationship between spokes and movement is significant in both technology and daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 輻 with 福 (fú), which means 'blessing' or 'good fortune'. For example, saying '我喜欢福' (I like rays) instead of '我喜欢辐' (I like spokes) can lead to confusion.
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Cultural Notes for 輻
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In Chinese culture, the concept of 輻 connects to the traditional use of wheels in transport, especially in rural areas where bicycles and carts are common. The relationship between spokes and movement is significant in both technology and daily life.
Word Family of 輻
Words Containing This Character11
辐射fúshèradiation輻射
核辐射nuclear radiation核輻射
辐照irradiation輻照
辐fúspoke of a wheel輻
轮辐wheel spoke輪輻
辐射能radiation energy (e.g. solar)輻射能
热辐射thermal radiation熱輻射
光辐射light radiation光輻射
辐条(wheel) spoke輻條
辐射场radiation field輻射場
辐射计radiometer輻射計
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Frequently Asked Questions about 輻
While it may not be commonly used in everyday conversation, 輻 refers to technical contexts related to wheels or rays, such as in physics.
The correct pronunciation is 'fú' with a rising tone, similar to 'foo' but with a higher pitch.
It is not typically found in idiomatic expressions, as it is more of a technical term.
