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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
鳧fúwild duck; teal; swimx, 13 strokes, radical 鳥
fú(fu2)fu T2
  1. 1wild duck; teal; swim
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March 24, 2026

鳧fú(fu2)

The character 鳧 (fú) refers to a type of wild duck, specifically a teal. It is often associated with swimming or aquatic environments, highlighting the bird's natural habitat. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in literature or discussions about wildlife.

Strokes13Radical鳥
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, wild ducks like 鳧 are often associated with natural beauty and are depicted in traditional paintings and poetry, symbolizing freedom and grace in water.

Memory tip

Think of 鳧 (fú) as a 'fowl' that floats on water. The character features the radical 鳥 (bird), which resembles a bird in flight, and the phonetic component 夫 (fū), sounding like 'foo' to help you remember the pronunciation.

Meanings of 鳧

fú(fu2)
1wild duck; teal; swim
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About 鳧

鳧Simplified
13Strokes
鳥Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

鳧 is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be familiar to all Chinese speakers. Be careful using it in everyday conversation; instead, use the more common term for duck (鸭, yā). Additionally, note that it may not be recognized in all regions of China.

HSK Study Tips

Although 鳧 is not an HSK word, it connects to HSK Level 3 vocabulary related to animals and nature, like 鸟 (bird) and 水 (water). Focus on the radicals and components for better retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 鳧 with 鸭 (yā) and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我想吃鳧' (I want to eat a wild duck) instead of the more appropriate '我想吃鸭'.

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Etymology of 鳧

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

bird

Semantic (meaning)鳥
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Phonetic (sound)凡
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Origin

鳧 = 鳥 + 凡. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 鳧

IDS Structure⿱鳥几
鳧Full character
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鳥niao3
top
几ji1
bottom
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Parts

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How to say wild duck; teal; swim in Chinese

“wild duck; teal; swim” in Chinese is鳧fú

The character 鳧 (fú) refers to a type of wild duck, specifically a teal. It is often associated with swimming or aquatic environments, highlighting the bird's natural habitat. This term is less commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear in literature or discussions about wildlife.

When to use 鳧

鳧 is primarily used in literary contexts and may not be familiar to all Chinese speakers. Be careful using it in everyday conversation; instead, use the more common term for duck (鸭, yā). Additionally, note that it may not be recognized in all regions of China.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 鳧 with 鸭 (yā) and use it incorrectly in casual contexts. For example, saying '我想吃鳧' (I want to eat a wild duck) instead of the more appropriate '我想吃鸭'.

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Word Family of 鳧

Words containing this character2
凫fúmallard鳧
凫水to swim鳧水
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Characters with 鳧

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Frequently asked questions about 鳧

It is pronounced as 'fú', with the second tone.

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