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腹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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腹
fù
abdomen
HSK 7, n, 13 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #8166, Very Hard
腹
fù
stomach
HSK 7, n, 13 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #8166, Very Hard
腹
fù
belly
HSK 7, n, 13 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #8166, Very Hard
腹
fù
stomach, belly, abdomen; inside
HSK 7, n, 13 strokes, radical ⺼, rank #8166, Very Hard
fù(fu4)fu T4
1abdomen
2stomach
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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.'
Strokes13Radical⺼Frequency#8166DifficultyVery Hard
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
13Strokes
⺼Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8166Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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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.
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.
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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腹 = ⺼ + 复. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 腹
IDS Structure⿰⺼复
腹Full character
=
⺼rou4
left
复fu4
right
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Parts
Which of these is part of 腹?
How to say abdomen in Chinese
“abdomen” in Chinese is腹fù
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.'
When to use 腹
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.
腹 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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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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 dàodǐ yào wǒ zuò shénme？”
"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 yān shì yī zhǒng hè yǔ bái fù de niǎo。
The sand martin is a brown bird with white underneath.
