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尃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尃fūto announce, to statezg, 10 strokes, radical 寸
尃fūto state to, to announceunknown, 10 strokes, radical 寸
fū(fu1)fu T1
  1. 1to announce, to state
  2. 2to state to, to announce
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March 24, 2026

尃fū(fu1)

The character 尃 (fū) means to announce or state something formally. It is often used in contexts where information is being communicated officially, such as in declarations or public statements. This character implies a sense of authority in the act of communication.

Strokes10Radical寸
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, formal announcements often occur during significant events like weddings or festivals, where the use of formal language is essential. The character 尃 reflects this importance of formal communication in public life.

Memory Tip

Imagine a loudspeaker announcing important news. The character 尃 resembles a person with a megaphone (the top part) stating something to a crowd (the bottom part). This visual can help you remember that 尃 means to announce.

Meanings of 尃

fū(fu1)
1to announce, to state
2to state to, to announce
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About 尃

尃Simplified
10Strokes
寸Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 尃 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is more formal than everyday speech, so use it in official contexts. Common collocations include 尃告 (fūgào, to announce) and 尃示 (fūshì, to state).

HSK Study Tips

Although 尃 is not included in the HSK levels, students should note its connection to other characters related to speaking or stating, such as 说 (shuō) and 言 (yán). Focus on using it in formal contexts to enhance vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 尃 with similar characters like 说 (shuō), which means to say. For example, saying '我会尃这个消息' (I will announce this news) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我会宣布这个消息'.

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Etymology of 尃

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

Phonosemantic compound. 寸 represents the meaning and 甫 represents the sound.

Phonetic (sound)甫
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Origin

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Decomposition of 尃

IDS Structure⿱甫寸
尃Full Character
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甫fu3
top
寸cun4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say to announce, to state in Chinese

“to announce, to state” in Chinese is尃fū

The character 尃 (fū) means to announce or state something formally. It is often used in contexts where information is being communicated officially, such as in declarations or public statements. This character implies a sense of authority in the act of communication.

When to use 尃

Be careful not to confuse 尃 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is more formal than everyday speech, so use it in official contexts. Common collocations include 尃告 (fūgào, to announce) and 尃示 (fūshì, to state).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 尃 with similar characters like 说 (shuō), which means to say. For example, saying '我会尃这个消息' (I will announce this news) is incorrect; the correct phrase is '我会宣布这个消息'.

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Word Family of 尃

Words Containing This Character1
尃fūto state to, to announce

Frequently Asked Questions about 尃

No, 尃 is primarily used in formal contexts, so it's not suitable for casual conversation.

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