HSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 车, rank #49900, Very Hard
辐
fú
ray, spoke
HSK 7, v, 13 strokes, radical 车, rank #49900, Very Hard
fú(fu2) T2
1spoke of a wheel
2ray, spoke
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March 24, 2026
辐(輻)fú(fu2)
The character 辐 (fú) primarily refers to the spokes of a wheel or rays extending from a center point. It is often used in contexts related to mechanics or design, such as describing the structure of a wheel or the rays of light emanating from a source. Additionally, it can appear in more abstract uses, such as in discussions about networks or connections.
Strokes13Radical车Frequency#49900DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the wheel is a significant symbol of progress and movement, often associated with innovation and transportation. Understanding 辐 can enhance comprehension of language used in discussions about technology and modern infrastructure.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large wheel with many spokes (辐) radiating outward like rays from the sun. The character has a 'wheel' radical (车) indicating its connection to movement and structure, while the phonetic component suggests a sound that flows outward, just like the rays of light.
Meanings of 辐
fú(fu2)
1spoke of a wheel
2ray, spoke
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About 辐
辐Simplified
輻Traditional
13Strokes
车Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#49900Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 辐
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a large wheel with many spokes (辐) radiating outward like rays from the sun. The character has a 'wheel' radical (车) indicating its connection to movement and structure, while the phonetic component suggests a sound that flows outward, just like the rays of light.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 辐 with similar characters like 伐 (fá), which means 'to cut down'. It's important to use 辐 in contexts relating to wheels or rays. This character is more formal and might not be commonly used in everyday conversation, so it's best suited for technical discussions.
HSK Study Tips
While 辐 is not currently listed in HSK levels, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to transportation and mechanics. Students should focus on understanding its usage in technical language and how it relates to other words like 轮 (wheel) or 光 (light).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the wheel is a significant symbol of progress and movement, often associated with innovation and transportation. Understanding 辐 can enhance comprehension of language used in discussions about technology and modern infrastructure.
Common Mistakes
Students often mistake 辐 for 伐 and use it incorrectly in contexts related to cutting or chopping. For example, saying '我想辐树' (I want to spoke the tree) should be corrected to '我想伐树' (I want to cut the tree).
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Grammar Patterns of 辐
辐 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
该物质可以吸收地球向外____射的能量。
The material can absorb outward-going radiation from the Earth.
Example Sentences for 辐 (7)
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该物质可以吸收地球向外辐射的能量。
gāi wù zhì kě yǐ xī shōu dì qiú xiàng wài fú shè de néng liáng。
The material can absorb outward-going radiation from the Earth.
The satellite will study energy radiation from stars.
7
聚乙烯醇 的耐辐解可通地苄叉化和苯甲酰化提高.
jù yǐ xī chún de nài fú jiě kě tōng dì biàn chā huà hé běn jiǎ xiān huà tí.
Poly ( vinyl alcohol ) has been protected against radiation by benzalation and benzoylation.
Cultural Notes for 辐
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the wheel is a significant symbol of progress and movement, often associated with innovation and transportation. Understanding 辐 can enhance comprehension of language used in discussions about technology and modern infrastructure.
Word Family of 辐
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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Compound Meaning
What does 辐射 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 辐
In everyday language, 辐 typically refers to the spokes of a wheel, but it can also mean rays of light.
You might see 辐 used in technical contexts, such as '车的辐' (the spokes of the wheel) or '光辐射' (light radiation).
It's not commonly used in casual conversation; it's more relevant in technical or formal discussions.
