Meanings of 膚
By ear
Play it, then pick what 膚 means.
About 膚
Podcast: 膚
Podcast: 膚
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 膚
肤 (fū) refers specifically to 'skin' in a more general or anatomical sense, while 膚 (fū) often emphasizes the surface or outer layer, as well as implying shallowness.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 膚 (fū) to avoid confusion with other words like 'fu' (父, father). It is typically used in formal contexts related to health or anatomy, so avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing skincare or beauty products.
While 膚 (fū) is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be beneficial for learners at HSK 4 and above to expand their vocabulary related to health and wellness. Focus on understanding the nuances of the word in different contexts.
Learners often confuse 膚 (fū) with 皮肤 (pí fū), thinking they are interchangeable, but 膚 tends to be more formal. Another mistake is using 膚 in casual contexts, where 皮肤 is more appropriate.
Pronunciation of 膚
Drill the tone of 膚 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 膚 to you
Let me explain 膚 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 膚 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
How well do you know 膚?
Learning Lab
Knowing 膚 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 膚
Phonosemantic compound. ⺼ represents the meaning and 夫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 膚.
flesh
Origin
膚 = ⺼ + 虍. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 膚
Parts
Which of these is part of 膚?
How to say skin; shallow, superficial in Chinese
“skin; shallow, superficial” in Chinese is膚
The character 膚 (fū) primarily means 'skin' and is often used in contexts relating to the surface or outer layer of something. It can also imply a sense of shallowness or superficiality, indicating something that lacks depth or substance.
When to use 膚
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 膚 (fū) to avoid confusion with other words like 'fu' (父, father). It is typically used in formal contexts related to health or anatomy, so avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing skincare or beauty products.
膚 or something close to it
肤 (fū) refers specifically to 'skin' in a more general or anatomical sense, while 膚 (fū) often emphasizes the surface or outer layer, as well as implying shallowness.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 膚 (fū) with 皮肤 (pí fū), thinking they are interchangeable, but 膚 tends to be more formal. Another mistake is using 膚 in casual contexts, where 皮肤 is more appropriate.
Write 膚
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 膚 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 膚?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 215 AI credits.
Word Family of 膚
Words with 膚
What does 皮肤 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 膚
膚 (fū) is a more formal term for 'skin,' while 皮肤 (pí fū) is the more commonly used word in everyday language.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 膚?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.