俯 Stroke Order — How to Write 俯
俯 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
俯 Radical and Character Components
俯 is a phono-semantic compound: 亻 (person) carries the meaning, while 府 indicates the sound.
Radical: 亻 + 8 more strokes
俯 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fǔ
Meanings of 俯 in Chinese
1
fǔ俯
To bend down, lower one's head, or look downwards; it is the opposite of '仰' (yǎng), which means to look up.
站在高处，可以俯瞰整个城市的美景。
Standing at a high point, you can overlook the entire city's beautiful scenery.
To lie prostrate or crouch; to lie hidden or dormant, as an insect in hibernation.
小猫在草丛中俯着身体，准备扑向猎物
The kitten crouched in the grass, ready to pounce on its prey.
A respectful term used in old official documents and letters when addressing superiors, indicating humility or deference, often implying 'graciously grant', 'consider', or 'comply'.
此番请求，望您俯允。
Regarding this request, we hope you will graciously grant it.
Common Words and Phrases with 俯
1
To dive, as an airplane descending rapidly at a steep angle.
雄鹰从高空俯冲下来，敏捷地抓住了猎物。
The eagle swooped down from a high altitude and swiftly caught its prey.
2
To lie prostrate on the ground, often in submission or reverence.
在神圣的殿堂里，信徒们俯伏在地，表达他们的虔诚。
In the sacred hall, the believers prostrated themselves on the ground, expressing their piety.
3
Angle of depression.
望远镜向下调整了二十度，以获得更好的俯角观察
The telescope was adjusted downwards by twenty degrees to get a better angle of depression for observation.
4
To condescend to take a position or task; to deign to accept something that is considered beneath one's usual standard or status.
我们非常荣幸，能邀请到您这样的大师俯就，指导我们年轻的团队
We are deeply honored that a master like you would condescend to guide our young team.
5
To look down from a high place; to have a bird's-eye view; to overlook.
从摩天大楼的顶层，可以俯瞰到城市壮丽的夜景。
From the top floor of the skyscraper, one can overlook the magnificent night view of the city.
6
To take a photograph from above, looking down on the subject.
摄影师从无人机上对城市广场进行了俯拍，捕捉到了人群的壮观景象。
The photographer took an overhead shot of the city square from a drone, capturing the magnificent sight of the crowd.
7
To bend one's body forward and downward, often with bent knees, sometimes as a gesture of respect or submission.
她俯身捡起了掉在地上的玩具。
She bent down and picked up the toy that had fallen on the ground.
8
To look down from a high place; to look down at something from above.
站在山顶，我俯视着脚下的村庄和蜿蜒的河流。
Standing on the mountaintop, I gazed down at the village and winding river below my feet.
9
to bow one's head; to be submissive or obedient
她俯首望着手中的花朵，脸上带着温柔的笑容。
She lowered her head, gazing at the flowers in her hands, a gentle smile on her face.
10
To be docile and obedient; to submit oneself meekly.
面对老师的严厉批评，他只能俯首贴耳，不敢有丝毫的反驳。
Facing the teacher's severe criticism, he could only submit meekly, not daring to offer any rebuttal.
11
to bow down and obey submissively; to meekly submit to orders
面对经验丰富的前辈，新来的学徒总是俯首听命，认真学习每一个步骤。
Facing the experienced seniors, the new apprentice always meekly obeyed, diligently learning every step.
12
A push-up is an exercise in which you lower and raise your body by bending and straightening your arms while in a prone position.
为了锻炼身体，他坚持每天做俯卧撑。
To exercise his body, he insists on doing push-ups every day.
13
To lower and raise one's head; also figuratively, a very brief moment.
时光飞逝，俯仰之间，孩子已经长大成人。
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the child has grown into an adult.
14
To deign to grant (a request or permission), a respectful term for a superior's approval.
我已提交了项目延期的申请，希望能得到您的俯允。
I have submitted the application for project extension, and I hope to receive your kind approval.
More words with 俯
- fǔ俯chá察Observe from above, Inspect from above
- fǔ俯bú不zuò怍rén人To have a clear conscience., To feel no shame before others.
- fǔ俯chōng冲xià下lai来dive down, swoop down
- fǔ俯chōng冲ér而xià下dive down, swoop down
- fǔ俯kàn瞰hú湖miàn面Overlooking the lake, Looking down at the lake
- fǔ俯kàn瞰qún群shān山overlook mountains, view mountains
Idioms with 俯
- fǔ俯shí拾dì地jiè芥as easy as picking up a blade of grass
- fǔ俯shí拾jí即shì是found everywhere, easily obtained
- fǔ俯shí拾jiē皆shì是can be found everywhere
- fǔ俯shǒu首jiù就fù缚bow head and submit to capture
- fǔ俯shǒu首jiù就qín擒bow head and be captured
- fǔ俯yǎng仰suí随rén人to be at someone's beck and call
- fǔ俯yǎng仰wú无kuì愧to have a clear conscience
- fǔ俯yǎng仰zhī之jiān间in an instant
- qián前fǔ俯hòu后yǎng仰rocking back and forth
- suí随rén人fǔ俯yǎng仰Conform to others' opinions
- yǎng仰guān观fǔ俯chá察Observe meticulously from all angles
- fǔ俯shǒu首shòu受mìng命bow one's head and submissively accept orders
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Open the tool →Questions about 俯
What does 俯 mean in Chinese?
俯 (fǔ) means “To lie prostrate or crouch” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 俯?
俯 is pronounced fǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 俯 have?
俯 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 俯?
俯 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 俯?
The radical of 俯 is 亻, and 俯 is a phono-semantic compound.