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March 24, 2026
腹fù(fu4)
The character 腹 (fù) refers to the abdomen, stomach, or belly. It is commonly used in medical contexts as well as in discussions about food, health, and the physical body, emphasizing the inner part of the human body. Its usage can also extend metaphorically to convey feelings or intuitions, as in 'gut feelings.'
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Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of the abdomen (腹) is vital, as it's believed to be the center of digestion and emotional health. Terms like '腹痛' (fù tòng, abdominal pain) are common in discussions about health.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'full belly' (腹 sounds like 'foo' which can remind you of 'full'). Picture someone after a big meal, their abdomen bulging outwards. The character itself has a 'belly' radical (肉) at the bottom, reinforcing the idea of something fleshy or internal.
Meanings of 腹
fù(fu4)
1abdomen
2stomach
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About 腹
腹Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7
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AI Study Notes for 腹
Quick Contrast
腹 (fù) vs 肚 (dù) — use 腹 (fù) for more formal or medical contexts, while 肚 (dù) is more casual and often refers specifically to the stomach area.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'full belly' (腹 sounds like 'foo' which can remind you of 'full'). Picture someone after a big meal, their abdomen bulging outwards. The character itself has a 'belly' radical (肉) at the bottom, reinforcing the idea of something fleshy or internal.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 腹 with 胃 (wèi), which specifically refers to the stomach as an organ. Ensure to use 腹 when talking about the abdomen or the body as a whole. It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but care should be taken with pronunciation, as the tone is crucial.
HSK Study Tips
腹 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it connects well with other body-related terms like 胸 (xiōng, chest) and 身体 (shēntǐ, body). Students should focus on understanding how 腹 can be used in different contexts, particularly in health and nutrition discussions.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of the abdomen (腹) is vital, as it's believed to be the center of digestion and emotional health. Terms like '腹痛' (fù tòng, abdominal pain) are common in discussions about health.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 腹 with 肚子 (dùzi), which is a more colloquial term for belly. For example, saying '我腹饿' (wǒ fù è, I am hungry) is incorrect; '我肚子饿' (wǒ dùzi è) is the correct expression.
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Grammar Patterns of 腹
腹 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 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
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亚当斯满____狐疑地问道：“你到底要我做什么？”
"What is it you want me to do?" Adams asked suspiciously.
Example Sentences for 腹 (10)
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1
亚当斯满腹狐疑地问道：“你到底要我做什么？”
yà dāng sī mǎn fù hú yí dì wèn dào：“ ：“ nǐ dào dǐ yào wǒ zuò shí？”
"What is it you want me to do?" Adams asked suspiciously.
2
崖沙燕是一种褐羽白腹的鸟。
yá shā yàn shì yī zhǒng hè yǔ bái fù de niǎo。
The sand martin is a brown bird with white underneath.
You can make your stomach look flatter instantly by improving your posture.
7
得跟这么一群无聊的老家伙呆在一起，他会满腹牢骚的。
dé gēn zhè mó yī qún wú liáo de lǎo jiā huǒ dāi zài yī qǐ， ， tā huì mǎn fù láo sāo。
He will complain about having to spend time with such a boring bunch of geriatrics.
8
科西嘉岛腹地地势高企，环境荒芜。
kē xī jiā dǎo fù dì dì shì gāo qǐ， ， huán jìng huāng。
The interior of Corsica is high and untamed.
9
他把手放在狗的胁腹上。
tā bǎ shǒu fàng zài gǒu de xié fù shàng。
He put his hand on the dog's flank.
10
喂得太快会引起腹胀和反流.
wèi dé tài kuài huì yǐn qǐ fù zhàng hé fǎn liú.
Feeding too rapidly will cause abdominal distension and regurgitation.
Cultural Notes for 腹
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of the abdomen (腹) is vital, as it's believed to be the center of digestion and emotional health. Terms like '腹痛' (fù tòng, abdominal pain) are common in discussions about health.
Word Family of 腹
Words Containing This Character20
腹fùabdomen
腹部fùbùabdomen
腹泻fùxièdiarrhea腹瀉
腹腔abdominal cavity
腹痛bellyache
腹肌abdominal muscle
剖腹产Cesarean section剖腹產
空腹an empty stomach
小腹underbelly
剖腹to disembowel
心腹trusted aide
腹股沟groin (anatomy)腹股溝
腹地hinterland
腹膜peritoneum (anatomy)
满腹filled with滿腹
腹水ascites
捧腹大笑uproarious
推心置腹to trust completely
腹壁abdominal wall
大腹便便paunchy
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Frequently Asked Questions about 腹
Common phrases include 腹痛 (fù tòng, abdominal pain) and 腹部 (fù bù, abdomen area).
腹 specifically refers to the abdomen or belly, whereas 胃 refers to the stomach as an organ.
Yes, 腹 can be used metaphorically to describe intuition or gut feelings.
