HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
敷 — to spread
- Reading
- fū
- Meaning
- to spread; to apply (ointment, etc.); to lay out
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
敷 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is fū and it means to spread; to apply (ointment, etc.); to lay out. 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.
敷 appears in everyday chinese words such as 敷 (apply, spread, sufficient) and 敷衍 (perfunctory, half-hearted, elaborate).
Chinese words containing 敷
Frequently asked questions
What does 敷 mean in Chinese?
敷 means to spread; to apply (ointment, etc.); to lay out in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 敷 read?
敷 is read fū. Reading it inside real words — 敷 and 敷衍 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 敷 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 敷 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 敷 in a word?
A common word containing 敷 is 敷 (fū) — "apply, spread, sufficient". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 敷 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 敷 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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