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旉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
旉fūto announce, to statezg, 11 strokes, radical 方
fū(fu1) T1
  1. 1to announce, to state
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March 24, 2026

旉fū(fu1)

The character 旉 (fū) means 'to announce' or 'to state.' It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in written Chinese, such as in proclamations or official documents. The character conveys a sense of making a declaration or stating something clearly.

Strokes11Radical方
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, announcements often carry significant weight, especially in formal settings such as government or business. The act of announcing is linked to authority and respect, reflecting the importance of communication in societal structures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sun (日) rising in the sky, shining a spotlight on a person (人) who is standing up to make an important announcement. The combination of sunlight and a speaker conveys the idea of making a statement or declaration, helping you remember that 旉 (fū) means to announce.

Meanings of 旉

fū(fu1)
1to announce, to state
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About 旉

旉Simplified
11Strokes
方Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 旉

Usage Notes

It's important to use 旉 in formal contexts; using it in casual conversation may sound odd. Be careful with the tone; mixing it up with other similar-sounding words can lead to confusion. Common collocations include 旉明 (to announce clearly) and 旉告 (to announce officially).

HSK Study Tips

While 旉 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it reflects the formal style often found in advanced study materials. Students should focus on understanding its usage in context and how it appears in formal texts alongside other characters related to communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 旉 with similar characters that also relate to communication, such as 宣 (xuān), which means 'to declare.' For example, saying '我旉‘ instead of '我宣' when intending to say 'I declare' is incorrect.

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Etymology of 旉

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

square

Semantic (meaning)方
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Phonetic (sound)甫
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Case file: 旉

  1. 1The meaning half方 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half甫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaysquare
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 旉?

Decomposition of 旉

IDS Structure⿱甫方
旉Full Character
=
甫fu3
top
方Fang1
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 旉?

How to say to announce, to state in Chinese

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

The character 旉 (fū) means 'to announce' or 'to state.' It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in written Chinese, such as in proclamations or official documents. The character conveys a sense of making a declaration or stating something clearly.

When to use 旉

It's important to use 旉 in formal contexts; using it in casual conversation may sound odd. Be careful with the tone; mixing it up with other similar-sounding words can lead to confusion. Common collocations include 旉明 (to announce clearly) and 旉告 (to announce officially).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 旉 with similar characters that also relate to communication, such as 宣 (xuān), which means 'to declare.' For example, saying '我旉‘ instead of '我宣' when intending to say 'I declare' is incorrect.

Write 旉

旉

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旉

Common phrases include 旉告 (to announce officially) and 旉明 (to announce clearly).

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