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呋 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
呋fūused in transliterationsn, 7 strokes, radical 口, rank #55962, Very Hard
fū(fu1) T1
  1. 1used in transliterations
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March 24, 2026

呋fū(fu1)

The character 呋 (fū) is primarily used in the context of transliterations, particularly in scientific and technical terms. It is often seen in words like 呋喃 (fūrán), which refers to furan, a compound in organic chemistry, and 呋喃西林 (fūránxīlín), known as furacilinum, an antibiotic. Its usage is typically limited to academic or specialized settings.

Strokes7Radical口Frequency#55962DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese academia, transliterations like 呋 are essential for discussing modern scientific concepts, reflecting the integration of Western science into Chinese education and language.

Memory Tip

To remember 呋 (fū), imagine a cheerful 'Fu' with a lab coat, mixing chemicals in a fume hood, representing its connection to scientific terms like furan. The two horizontal strokes can resemble the top of a beaker, emphasizing its chemical associations.

Meanings of 呋

fū(fu1)
1used in transliterations
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About 呋

呋Simplified
7Strokes
口Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 呋

Usage Notes

Students often confuse 呋 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to recognize that this character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is mostly reserved for specialized vocabulary. Be mindful of its context in academic or scientific discussions.

HSK Study Tips

Although 呋 is not included in HSK levels, it is relevant for students interested in science-related vocabulary. Focus on expanding your vocabulary with other chemical terms and understanding transliteration practices in Mandarin.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use 呋 in casual conversation, thinking it has a broader meaning. It’s important to remember that it is specific to scientific terminology, such as in 呋喃 (fūrán) or to avoid confusing it with phonetically similar characters.

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Etymology of 呋

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

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
+
Phonetic (sound)夫
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Case file: 呋

  1. 1The meaning half口 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half夫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymouth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 呋?

Decomposition of 呋

IDS Structure⿰口夫
呋Full Character
=
口kou3
left
夫fu1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 呋?

How to say used in transliterations in Chinese

“used in transliterations” in Chinese is呋fū

The character 呋 (fū) is primarily used in the context of transliterations, particularly in scientific and technical terms. It is often seen in words like 呋喃 (fūrán), which refers to furan, a compound in organic chemistry, and 呋喃西林 (fūránxīlín), known as furacilinum, an antibiotic. Its usage is typically limited to academic or specialized settings.

When to use 呋

Students often confuse 呋 with similar-sounding characters. It's important to recognize that this character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and is mostly reserved for specialized vocabulary. Be mindful of its context in academic or scientific discussions.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly use 呋 in casual conversation, thinking it has a broader meaning. It’s important to remember that it is specific to scientific terminology, such as in 呋喃 (fūrán) or to avoid confusing it with phonetically similar characters.

Write 呋

呋

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Word Family of 呋

Words Containing This Character3
呋fūsee 呋喃 furan or 呋喃西林 furacilinum
呋喃furan (furfuran, used in making nylon) (loanword)
呋喃西林furacilinum (loanword)
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Compound Meaning

What does 呋 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 呋

It is mainly used in the transliteration of scientific terms like 'furan'.

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