伏 Stroke Order — How to Write 伏
伏 is written in 6 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.
伏 Radical and Character Components
伏 is an ideographic compound. A person 亻 acting like a dog 犬.
Radical: 亻 + 4 more strokes
伏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fú
Meanings of 伏 in Chinese
1
fú伏
To lie face down, to crouch, or to bend forward, often resting one's body on a surface.
小狗喜欢伏在地上晒太阳。
The little dog likes to lie on the ground basking in the sun.
To lie low; to bend down; to be prostrate.
他把头深深地伏在桌上，陷入沉思
He buried his head deep on the table, lost in thought.
To submit, surrender, confess guilt, or face legal consequences.
面对铁证如山，嫌犯最终选择伏辩认罪
Facing overwhelming evidence, the suspect ultimately chose to confess and admit guilt.
to subdue; to make surrender; to conquer
面对重重困难，他决心要将其一一降伏
Facing numerous difficulties, he was determined to conquer them one by one.
to hide; to lie in ambush
他们在山谷里埋伏，等待敌人出现
They lay in ambush in the valley, waiting for the enemy to appear.
Refers to the 'dog days', the three hottest periods of summer according to the traditional Chinese calendar.
今年夏天，三伏天特别热。
This summer, the dog days are exceptionally hot.
Common Words and Phrases with 伏
1
Volt-ampere, a unit of electrical measurement equal to the product of one volt and one ampere, used to measure power in DC and apparent power in AC.
工程师们计算了电路中的伏安值，以确保设备安全运行。
The engineers calculated the volt-ampere value in the circuit to ensure the safe operation of the equipment.
2
to bend over one's desk (to read or write)
她每天都会伏案数小时，潜心钻研学术问题。
She leans over her desk for several hours every day, diligently researching academic problems.
3
Foreshadowing; a hint or clue that suggests future events in a story or essay.
这部小说的开头部分，作者巧妙地设置了一些伏笔，为结局的意外反转埋下了线索。
In the opening section of this novel, the author skillfully laid some foreshadowing, planting clues for the unexpected twist at the end.
4
troops in ambush
侦察兵报告说，前方可能有伏兵，队伍需要小心前进。
The scout reported that there might be hidden troops ahead, so the team needed to proceed cautiously.
5
The Volga River is Europe's longest river, flowing through Western Russia. It is a vital waterway with significant economic importance, featuring numerous dams and canals that connect it to other European water systems.
伏尔加河是俄罗斯西部的重要水道，其流域拥有丰富的自然风光。
The Volga River is a vital waterway in western Russia, and its basin offers abundant natural beauty.
6
To subdue a fierce tiger; metaphorically, to overcome evil forces.
面对重重困难，他决心要伏虎降龙，闯出一条新路。
Facing numerous difficulties, he was determined to overcome formidable challenges and forge a new path.
7
To attack by surprise from a hidden position.
猎豹经常利用草丛伏击猎物。
Cheetahs often use tall grass to ambush their prey.
8
An underground stream or river that flows hidden beneath the surface, often in caves or rock fissures.
这座山脉的深处，有许多不为人知的伏流，滋养着地下的生态系统。
Deep within this mountain range, there are many unknown underground streams that nourish the subterranean ecosystem.
9
The Funiu Mountains (Fúniú Shān) is a mountain range in western Henan Province, China, an eastern branch of the Qinling Mountains, extending 400 km and serving as a watershed for the Huai and Han rivers. Its main peak, Laojun Mountain, is 2192 meters high.
伏牛山地区拥有丰富的森林资源和独特的喀斯特地貌
The Funiu Mountains region boasts rich forest resources and unique karst landforms.
10
Volt is the unit of electric potential difference and electromotive force in the MKS system, defined as the potential difference across a conductor when one ampere of current dissipates one watt of power.
这个电池的电压是1.5伏特。
The voltage of this battery is 1.5 volts.
11
An instrument used to measure electric potential difference (voltage) between two points in an electrical circuit.
工程师使用伏特计来精确测量电路中的电压
The engineer uses a voltmeter to accurately measure the voltage in the circuit.
12
The dog days of summer, which refers to the hottest period of the year.
今年的伏天格外炎热，大家都尽量待在室内避暑。
This year's dog days are exceptionally hot, and everyone tries to stay indoors to escape the heat.
13
A respectful term used by a subordinate when addressing a superior, implying humility or prostration.
伏惟大人明鉴，小人所言句句属实，绝无虚假。
Humbly seeking your discerning judgment, my Lord, every word your humble servant has spoken is true and without falsehood.
14
to lie prone or prostrate; to lie down, often with the head resting on the front paws (like a dog).
小猫喜欢伏卧在窗台上晒太阳
The kitten likes to lie prone on the windowsill to sunbathe.
15
Fuxi (Fúxī), a legendary ancient Chinese ruler (c. 2852–2738 BC), is revered as one of the Three Sovereigns and is credited with creating the Eight Trigrams, inventing writing, and teaching early civilization skills like hunting and fishing.
传说伏羲创造了八卦，为后世的哲学思想奠定了基础。
Legend has it that Fuxi created the Eight Trigrams, laying the foundation for later philosophical thought.
16
to be executed
作恶多端的歹徒最终被绳之以法，伏诛于市。
The evil villain was finally brought to justice and executed in the city.
More words with 伏
- qián潜fú伏lurk, lie low
- pā趴fú伏to lie prone; to crouch down
- tóu头fú伏The first period of the Dog Days, Initial Fú
- yǐn隐fú伏lurk, lie low
- zhì制fú伏Subdue, Overpower
- quán蜷fú伏curl up, huddle up
- shù数fú伏Dog Days (of summer)
- sì四fú伏Lurking everywhere
- zhé蛰fú伏hibernate, lie low
- xiáng降fú伏Subdue, Conquer
- qián潜fú伏qī期incubation period, latent period
- cí雌fú伏lie low, bide one's time
- dūn蹲fú伏crouch, squat
- fǔ俯fú伏Lie prostrate, Prostrate oneself
- guì跪fú伏prostrate oneself
- mái埋fú伏ambush
- mò末fú伏The last 'Fu' period, The final segment of the Dog Days
- nì匿fú伏to hide; to lurk
- rù入fú伏The beginning of the Dog Days, The start of Fú Tiān
- shè设fú伏To lay an ambush.
Idioms with 伏
- fú伏dī低zuò做xiǎo小to humble oneself and act subserviently
- fú伏hǔ虎xiáng降lóng龙Subdue tigers and conquer dragons
- bù不gān甘cí雌fú伏unwilling to be submissive and inactive
- cǐ此qǐ起bǐ彼fú伏rising and falling in succession
- xiáng降lóng龙fú伏hǔ虎possess extraordinary power and ability
- kuà胯xià下pú蒲fú伏endure great humiliation for a larger purpose
- lǎo老jì骥fú伏lì枥old but still ambitious
- lián连mián绵qǐ起fú伏continuous and undulating
- mián绵yán延qǐ起fú伏stretching undulating
- qián潜lóng龙fú伏hǔ虎hidden talents or unrecognized capabilities
- shí十miàn面mái埋fú伏surrounded by hidden dangers
- sī思cháo潮qǐ起fú伏thoughts rising and falling like tides
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Open the tool →Questions about 伏
What does 伏 mean in Chinese?
伏 (fú) means “To lie face down” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 伏?
伏 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 伏 have?
伏 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 伏?
伏 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 伏?
The radical of 伏 is 亻, and 伏 is an ideographic compound.