HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
俯 — to bow one's head
- Reading
- fǔ
- Meaning
- to bow one's head; to stoop; to look down
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
俯 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is fǔ and it means to bow one's head; to stoop; to look down. 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.
俯 appears in everyday chinese words such as 俯视 (look down at) and 俯首 (bow one's head).
Chinese words containing 俯
Frequently asked questions
What does 俯 mean in Chinese?
俯 means to bow one's head; to stoop; to look down in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 俯 read?
俯 is read fǔ. Reading it inside real words — 俯视 and 俯首 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 俯 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 俯 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 俯 in a word?
A common word containing 俯 is 俯视 (fǔshì) — "look down at". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 俯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 俯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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