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斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
斧 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

斧 Stroke Order — How to Write 斧

Stroke Order

斧 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 斤, 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.

斧 Radical and Character Components

Components:父斤

斧 is a phono-semantic compound: 斤 (axe) carries the meaning, while 父 indicates the sound.

Radical: 斤 + 4 more strokes

斧 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • fǔ

Meanings of 斧 in Chinese

1

fǔ斧

An axe or hatchet, primarily used as a tool for chopping or splitting wood.
他拿起一把斧子，准备把枯木劈开
He picked up an axe, ready to split the dead wood.
To kindly correct or revise (especially one's writings), used as a polite request.
我的初稿写得还不够完善，恳请您帮忙斧正
My first draft is not perfect yet, I kindly request your help in correcting it.

Common Words and Phrases with 斧

1
fǔ斧jīn斤
axe; hatchet
樵夫用斧斤砍伐树木。
The woodcutter used axes and hatchets to fell trees.
2
fǔ斧tóu头
An axe is a chopping tool with a heavy, bladed head attached to a handle, primarily used for cutting and splitting wood.
樵夫用斧头砍倒了一棵老树。
The lumberjack used an axe to chop down an old tree.
3
fǔ斧záo凿
Artificial or contrived; lacking naturalness or spontaneity, often referring to a literary or artistic style that appears forced or unrefined, as if carved by tools rather than flowing naturally.
这首诗虽然立意新颖，但用词略显斧凿，缺乏些许自然之趣。
Although the theme of this poem is novel, its word choice appears a bit labored, lacking a certain natural charm.
4
fǔ斧zhèng正
To politely ask someone to correct or revise one's writing, often used in a humble tone.
这是一篇我近期完成的报告，请您百忙之中予以斧正。
This is a report I recently completed; please kindly review and correct it at your convenience.
5
fǔ斧zhì质
An ancient instrument of execution, consisting of an executioner's block and cleaver, used to chop people at the waist.
古书中记载，‘斧质’是古代一种严酷的刑具，令人望而生畏。
Ancient texts record that the 'fǔ zhì' was a cruel instrument of punishment in antiquity, instilling dread in those who saw it.

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Questions about 斧

What does 斧 mean in Chinese?

斧 (fǔ) means “An axe or hatchet” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 斧?

斧 is pronounced fǔ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 斧 have?

斧 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 斧?

斧 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 斤. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 斧?

The radical of 斧 is 斤, and 斧 is a phono-semantic compound.