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苻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
苻fúa kind of herb; Angelica anomalanr, 8 strokes, radical 艹
fú(fu2) T2
  1. 1a kind of herb; Angelica anomala
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March 24, 2026

苻fú(fu2)

The character 苻 (fú) refers to a type of herb, specifically known as Angelica anomala. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, highlighting its significance in herbal practices and regional culinary traditions.

Strokes8Radical艹
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs like 苻 play a crucial role in holistic health practices, often believed to balance the body's energies and promote wellness. Understanding such terms can deepen appreciation for Chinese culinary and medicinal traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a lush field of herbs where the wind whispers 'fú' as it rustles through the leaves. The character 苻 is made up of the grass radical '艹' on top, indicating its connection to plants, and the component '伏' which can evoke the image of herbs lying low to the ground.

Meanings of 苻

fú(fu2)
1a kind of herb; Angelica anomala
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About 苻

苻Simplified
8Strokes
艹Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 苻

Usage Notes

While 苻 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about herbal medicine or specific regional dishes. Be cautious to use the correct tone for 'fú' as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Although 苻 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to other herbal terms and food-related characters that learners may encounter in advanced studies. Focus on the context in which herbs are discussed in Chinese literature or medicine.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 苻 with other similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it up with '富' (fù), which means rich or wealthy, can lead to misunderstandings. Ensure you practice the correct tonal pronunciation.

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Pronunciation of 苻

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Etymology of 苻

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

Semantic (meaning)艹
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Phonetic (sound)付
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Case file: 苻

  1. 1The meaning half艹 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half付 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayherb
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 苻?

Decomposition of 苻

IDS Structure⿱艹付
苻Full Character
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艹cao3
top
付Fu4
bottom
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 苻?

How to say a kind of herb; Angelica anomala in Chinese

“a kind of herb; Angelica anomala” in Chinese is苻fú

The character 苻 (fú) refers to a type of herb, specifically known as Angelica anomala. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and cooking, highlighting its significance in herbal practices and regional culinary traditions.

When to use 苻

While 苻 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about herbal medicine or specific regional dishes. Be cautious to use the correct tone for 'fú' as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 苻 with other similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it up with '富' (fù), which means rich or wealthy, can lead to misunderstandings. Ensure you practice the correct tonal pronunciation.

Write 苻

苻

Practice writing 苻 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 苻

Words Containing This Character2
苻fúAngelica anomala
苻坚Fu Jian (338-385), emperor of Former Qin 前秦[Qián​Qín], reigning from 357-385苻堅
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Compound Meaning

What does 苻 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 苻

Herbs are central to traditional Chinese medicine, often used for their healing properties and believed to help maintain health and balance.

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