腐 Stroke Order — How to Write 腐
腐 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 肉, 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.
腐 Radical and Character Components
腐 is a phono-semantic compound: 肉 (meat) carries the meaning, while 付 indicates the sound.
Radical: 肉 + 8 more strokes
腐 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fǔ
Meanings of 腐 in Chinese
1
fǔ腐
To decay, rot, or spoil; describing something that is putrescent, decomposed, or degenerated.
这块木头在潮湿的环境中已经开始腐烂了。
This piece of wood has started to rot in the damp environment.
Describes ideas or thoughts that are old-fashioned, outdated, or excessively rigid, similar to 'hidebound' or 'pedantic'.
他的思想有些迂腐，跟不上时代了。
His ideas are a bit old-fashioned and can't keep up with the times.
Refers to certain bean products, such as 'dòufu' (tofu, where 'fǔ' is often pronounced with a neutral tone), 'fǔrǔ' (fermented bean curd), or 'fǔzhú' (dried tofu stick).
她喜欢用腐竹来煮汤，味道鲜美
She likes to use dried tofu sticks to make soup; it tastes delicious.
In ancient China, it referred to castration as a form of severe punishment, often called 腐刑 (fǔxíng).
史书中记载，有些朝代会对重犯施以腐刑，以示惩戒
Historical records indicate that some dynasties would administer castration as a severe punishment to serious offenders, serving as a deterrent.
Common Words and Phrases with 腐
1
Corruption, decay, or rot; referring to dishonest behavior, especially by those in power, moral depravity, or the physical spoilage of objects.
夏天食物容易腐败，需要及时放入冰箱。
In summer, food easily spoils, so it needs to be put in the refrigerator promptly.
2
A foul or putrid smell caused by decay or decomposition.
冰箱里放久了的剩饭发出了一股腐臭味
The leftover food that had been in the refrigerator for too long gave off a putrid smell.
3
to deprave or degenerate; referring to the decay of organic matter or the corruption of one's thoughts and behavior.
潮湿的土壤加速了fallen leaves的腐化，将其转化为新的养分。
The moist soil accelerates the decomposition of fallen leaves, transforming them into new nutrients.
4
To decay or rot, especially organic matter, often caused by microorganisms.
这颗苹果已经腐烂了，不能吃了。
This apple has already rotted and cannot be eaten.
5
pedantic scholar
那位老先生虽然满腹经纶，但因不通世故，常被晚辈戏称为腐儒。
Although that old gentleman is full of knowledge and erudition, due to his lack of worldly wisdom, he is often jokingly referred to as a pedantic and impractical scholar by the younger generation.
6
Fermented bean curd.
早餐时，我喜欢用腐乳来配粥。
During breakfast, I like to eat fermented bean curd with congee.
7
To corrode or etch (chemically); to corrupt or undermine (morally).
海水会腐蚀船体的金属部分。
Seawater can corrode the metal parts of a ship's hull.
8
A substance that corrodes or etches other materials.
工程师们使用腐蚀剂来精确蚀刻半导体材料。
Engineers use etchants to precisely etch semiconductor materials.
9
The thorough decomposition of organic matter, typically through fermentation, into stable fertilizer and humus.
堆肥需要足够的时间进行腐熟，才能作为优质的植物养料。
Compost needs sufficient time to mature before it can be used as high-quality plant nutrient.
10
a rotten rat; (fig.) something worthless or of no value
他把那些废弃的旧家具看作腐鼠，毫不犹豫地清除了。
He regarded those discarded old furniture pieces as utterly worthless, clearing them out without hesitation.
11
Castration; a severe punishment involving the destruction of male reproductive organs or female reproductive function.
历史记载中，腐刑是一种令人闻之色变的刑罚，其残酷程度令人发指。
Historical records show that fuxing was a terrifying punishment, whose cruelty was appalling.
12
Rotten, decayed, or degenerate, describing materials, systems, or morals.
那座老旧的木桥已经完全腐朽了。
That old wooden bridge was completely rotten.
13
Humus soil, a type of soil rich in decomposed organic matter from plants, such as fallen leaves.
这片森林的土壤肥沃，因为地表覆盖着一层厚厚的腐殖土，为植物提供了丰富的养分。
The soil in this forest is fertile because its surface is covered with a thick layer of humus, providing abundant nutrients for plants.
14
Humus is dark, organic matter in soil formed from the decomposition of plant and animal material by microorganisms.
土壤中的腐殖质含量是衡量其肥力的重要指标。
The content of humus in the soil is an important indicator of its fertility.
15
dried bean milk cream in tight rolls
我喜欢把腐竹泡软后，和蔬菜一起炒着吃，口感很有嚼劲
I like to soak the dried bean curd sticks until they are soft, then stir-fry them with vegetables; they have a chewy texture.
More words with 腐
- dòu豆fu腐tofu
- yū迂fǔ腐pedantic, bookish
- chén陈fǔ腐hackneyed, clich é d
- fáng防fǔ腐jì剂preservative
- chòu臭dòu豆fǔ腐Stinky tofu, Chou doufu
- dòng冻dòu豆fǔ腐frozen bean curd
- xiě血dòu豆fǔ腐Blood curd
- rǔ乳fǔ腐fermented bean curd
- dòu豆fǔ腐nǎo脑er儿Tofu pudding, Bean curd jelly
- xiú朽fǔ腐rotten; decayed
- jiàng酱dòu豆fǔ腐Fermented bean curd
- má麻dòu豆fǔ腐Mung bean residue paste
- mó磨dòu豆fu腐grind soybeans, make tofu
- fǔ腐mù木rotten wood, decayed wood
- fǔ腐ròu肉carrion
- tān贪fǔ腐corruption, graft
- fǔ腐chòu臭wèi味putrid smell, rancid smell
- dòu豆fu腐nǎo脑tofu pudding, bean curd jelly
- dòu豆fu腐pí皮tofu skin, bean curd skin
- dòu豆fu腐tāng汤Tofu soup, Bean curd soup
Idioms with 腐
- huà化fǔ腐wéi为qí奇transform something decayed into wonder
- tān贪wū污fǔ腐huà化corrupt and decadent
- wù物fǔ腐chóng虫shēng生Troubles arise from internal weaknesses
- fǔ腐cháng肠zhī之yào药seemingly appealing but ultimately harmful
- fǔ腐suǒ索bēn奔mǎ马controlling a dangerous force with inadequate means
- chún唇bì敝shé舌fǔ腐talk oneself hoarse
- chún唇fǔ腐chǐ齿luò落study extremely diligently
- cuī摧kū枯lā拉fǔ腐overcome with great ease
- dāo刀zi子zuǐ嘴dòu豆fu腐xīn心sharp tongue, soft heart
- huà化fǔ腐xiǔ朽wéi为shén神qí奇transform decay into wonder
- tuī推kū枯shé折fǔ腐Easily overcome decayed or weakened entities
- xiǎo小cōng葱bàn拌dòu豆fu腐perfectly honest and transparent
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Open the tool →Questions about 腐
What does 腐 mean in Chinese?
腐 (fǔ) means “To decay, rot, or spoil” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 腐?
腐 is pronounced fǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 腐 have?
腐 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 腐?
腐 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 肉. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 腐?
The radical of 腐 is 肉, and 腐 is a phono-semantic compound.