HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
抚 — to stroke
- Reading
- fǔ
- Meaning
- to stroke; to caress; to comfort; to bring up
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
抚 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is fǔ and it means to stroke; to caress; to comfort; to bring up. 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.
抚 appears in everyday chinese words such as 安抚 (pacify, appease, soothe), 抚养 (foster, bring up) and 抚恤 (compensate, give solace).
Chinese words containing 抚
Frequently asked questions
What does 抚 mean in Chinese?
抚 means to stroke; to caress; to comfort; to bring up in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 抚 read?
抚 is read fǔ. Reading it inside real words — 安抚 and 抚养 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 抚 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 抚 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 抚 in a word?
A common word containing 抚 is 安抚 (ān fǔ) — "pacify, appease, soothe". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 抚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 抚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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