HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
咐 — to tell
- Reading
- fù
- Meaning
- to tell; to instruct (often used in compounds like 吩咐 fēnfù)
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
咐 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is fù and it means to tell; to instruct (often used in compounds like 吩咐 fēnfù). 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.
咐 appears in everyday chinese words such as 吩咐 (instruct, advise) and 嘱咐 (exhort, enjoin).
Chinese words containing 咐
Frequently asked questions
What does 咐 mean in Chinese?
咐 means to tell; to instruct (often used in compounds like 吩咐 fēnfù) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 咐 read?
咐 is read fù. Reading it inside real words — 吩咐 and 嘱咐 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 咐 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 咐 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 咐 in a word?
A common word containing 咐 is 吩咐 (fēn fù) — "instruct, advise". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 咐 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 咐 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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