HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
夫 — husband
- Reading
- fū
- Meaning
- husband; man
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
夫 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is fū and it means husband; man. 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.
夫 appears in everyday chinese words such as 丈夫 (husband), 夫妻 (husband and wife) and 功夫 (kung fu, effort).
Chinese words containing 夫
Frequently asked questions
What does 夫 mean in Chinese?
夫 means husband; man in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 夫 read?
夫 is read fū. Reading it inside real words — 丈夫 and 夫妻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 夫 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 夫 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 夫 in a word?
A common word containing 夫 is 丈夫 (zhàngfu) — "husband". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 夫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 夫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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