Skip to content
Start your Chinese Learning JourneyStart Now
苻 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
a kind of herb; Angelica anomalanr, 8 strokes, radical 艹, Very Hard
(fu2) T2
  1. 1a kind of herb; Angelica anomala
Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
(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.

Strokes8RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
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

(fu2)
1a kind of herb; Angelica anomala
Exercise 1 of 2

Listen & Choose the Meaning

Choose the correct answer:

About 苻

Simplified
8Strokes
Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

Podcast: 苻

JasonAmy

Podcast:

Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you

AI Study Notes for 苻

Memory Mnemonic

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.

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.

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.

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.

AI-enhanced 2026-03-24

Pronunciation of 苻

Premium — Locked

AI tone practice

Pro

Drill the tone of with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.

Tone drillsInstant feedback+5 XP
See plans to unlock

Etymology of 苻

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

herb

Semantic (meaning)
+
Phonetic (sound)
Learn more about Phono-semantic (形声字) characters
Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 苻?

Decomposition of 苻

IDS Structure⿱艹付
Full Character
=
cao3
top
Fu4
bottom
Exercise 1 of 2

Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 苻?

Write 苻

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

Write correctly 3 times to earn XP

Cultural Notes for 苻

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 苻

Words Containing This Character2
Angelica anomala
苻坚Fu Jian (338-385), emperor of Former Qin 前秦[Qián​Qín], reigning from 357-385苻堅
Exercise 1 of 2

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.