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沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
沸 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

沸 Stroke Order — How to Write 沸

Stroke Order

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

沸 Radical and Character Components

Components:氵弗

沸 is a phono-semantic compound: 氵 (water) carries the meaning, while 弗 indicates the sound.

Radical: 氵 + 5 more strokes

沸 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • fèi

Meanings of 沸 in Chinese

1

fèi沸

To boil; to effervesce; to be agitated or excited. Refers to liquid reaching a high temperature, forming bubbles and turning into steam, or metaphorically to a bustling, lively, or tumultuous scene.
锅里的水已经沸腾了，可以下面条了。
The water in the pot is already boiling; we can cook noodles now.
A surging or bubbling appearance; often describing a state of intense agitation or strong emotion, such as vexation or indignation.
他心中沸腾着一股强烈的不满。
A strong wave of dissatisfaction boiled within him.

Common Words and Phrases with 沸

1
fèi沸diǎn点
The temperature at which a liquid boils and turns into vapor, specifically when its vapor pressure equals the external pressure.
在高海拔地区，水的沸点会降低
At higher altitudes, the boiling point of water decreases.
2
fèi沸dǐng鼎
A cauldron of boiling water, often used metaphorically to describe a perilous or extremely dangerous situation.
新项目启动，面临的挑战如同沸鼎一般，需要大家齐心协力才能克服。
With the launch of the new project, the challenges ahead are like a boiling cauldron, requiring everyone to work together to overcome them.
3
fèi沸fǎn反yíng盈tiān天
A tremendous uproar and clamor; a scene of great noise and confusion.
球赛结束后，体育馆内观众的欢呼声和讨论声沸反盈天，久久不散。
After the game, the cheers and discussions of the audience in the stadium became a tumultuous uproar, lingering for a long time.
4
fèi沸fèi沸yáng扬yáng扬
Widely discussed and creating a great stir or commotion, often due to rumors or intense public debate.
新开的甜品店因其独特的口味和精美的包装，开业不到一周，就传得沸沸扬扬
The new dessert shop, due to its unique flavors and exquisite packaging, became widely talked about and created a stir within less than a week of opening.
5
fèi沸gǔn滚
Boiling; the state of water boiling vigorously.
壶里的水沸滚着，蒸汽不断冒出。
The water in the kettle was boiling vigorously, and steam kept coming out.
6
fèi沸shuǐ水
boiling water
请小心，壶里有沸水。
Please be careful, there is boiling water in the kettle.
7
fèi沸téng腾
To boil (of liquid); to seethe with excitement or activity; to be in a state of great fervor or flourishing development.
体育场里，观众们的热情像沸腾的潮水一样，为运动员们呐喊助威。
In the stadium, the spectators' enthusiasm surged like boiling tides, cheering on the athletes.

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Questions about 沸

What does 沸 mean in Chinese?

沸 (fèi) means “To boil” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 沸?

沸 is pronounced fèi in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 沸 have?

沸 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 沸?

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

What is the radical of 沸?

The radical of 沸 is 氵, and 沸 is a phono-semantic compound.