HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
父 — father
- Reading
- fù
- Meaning
- father
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
父 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is fù and it means father. 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.
父 appears in everyday chinese words such as 父亲 (father), 父女 (father and daughter) and 父子 (father and son).
Chinese words containing 父
Frequently asked questions
What does 父 mean in Chinese?
父 means father in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 父 read?
父 is read fù. Reading it inside real words — 父亲 and 父女 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 父 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 父 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 父 in a word?
A common word containing 父 is 父亲 (fù qīn) — "father". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 父 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 父 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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