HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
府 — mansion
- Reading
- fǔ
- Meaning
- mansion; prefecture; government office
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
府 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is fǔ and it means mansion; prefecture; government office. 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.
府 appears in everyday chinese words such as 政府 (government) and 首府 (provincial capital).
Chinese words containing 府
Frequently asked questions
What does 府 mean in Chinese?
府 means mansion; prefecture; government office in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 府 read?
府 is read fǔ. Reading it inside real words — 政府 and 首府 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 府 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 府 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 府 in a word?
A common word containing 府 is 政府 (zhèng fǔ) — "government". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 府 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 府 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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