HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
伏 — to prostrate
- Reading
- fú
- Meaning
- to prostrate; to lie low; to ambush; volt (unit)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
伏 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is fú and it means to prostrate; to lie low; to ambush; volt (unit). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
伏 appears in everyday chinese words such as 埋伏 (ambush, lie in wait), 潜伏 (lurk, lie low) and 起伏 (rise and fall).
Chinese words containing 伏
Frequently asked questions
What does 伏 mean in Chinese?
伏 means to prostrate; to lie low; to ambush; volt (unit) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 伏 read?
伏 is read fú. Reading it inside real words — 埋伏 and 潜伏 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 伏 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 伏 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 伏 in a word?
A common word containing 伏 is 埋伏 (máifú) — "ambush, lie in wait". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 伏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 伏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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