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福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
福 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

福 Stroke Order — How to Write 福

Stroke Order

福 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 礻, 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.

福 Radical and Character Components

Components:礻畐

福 is a phono-semantic compound: 礻 (spirit) carries the meaning, while 畐 indicates the sound.

Radical: 礻 + 9 more strokes

福 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • fú

Meanings of 福 in Chinese

1

fú福

When pronounced 'fú', '福' means good fortune, blessing, happiness, or prosperity. It's often contrasted with '祸' (misfortune) and is used in phrases like '福气' (good luck), '享福' (enjoy happiness), '造福' (to benefit), '祝福' (to bless), '福利' (welfare), '福音' (good news/gospel), and '福相' (a lucky appearance). It can also refer to abusing power in '作威作福'.
我们衷心祝福大家新年快乐，万事如意，福气满满！
We sincerely wish everyone a happy New Year, all the best, and abundant blessings!
A traditional greeting gesture by women, bending the knees and inclining the body, similar to a curtsy.
她向长辈们万福
She curtsied to her elders.
Sacrificial food and drink, such as items offered to deities or ancestors.
祭祖时，村民们献上了丰盛的福物。
During ancestor worship, the villagers offered abundant sacrificial items.
To bless or protect (often referring to divine or spiritual favor); blessing or protection.
愿祖先的功德，永远福佑着我们全家。
May the virtues of our ancestors forever bless and protect our entire family.

Common Words and Phrases with 福

1
fú福dì地
A blessed land or happy place, often referring to paradise or the dwelling place of immortals.
这个小镇环境优美，生活节奏慢，是老年人安享晚年的福地。
This small town, with its beautiful environment and slow pace of life, is a blessed land for the elderly to enjoy their later years.
2
fú福fen分
Good fortune; happy lot; a share of blessings or good luck one is destined to enjoy.
能遇到一位良师益友，真是人生一大福分。
It is truly a great blessing in life to meet a good teacher and helpful friend.
3
fú福jìn晋
A title for the principal wife of a prince, junwang, or heir apparent of a princedom in the Qing Dynasty.
那位福晋身着华丽的旗装，显得格外端庄。
That Fujin, dressed in splendid Manchu attire, appeared exceptionally dignified.
4
fú福lì利
material benefits or well-being, often referring to advantages or provisions provided to employees or citizens.
这家公司为员工提供丰厚的福利，例如免费午餐和健身房。
This company offers its employees generous benefits, such as free lunch and a gym membership.
5
fú福qì气
good fortune; a blessing
能和家人一起享受美食，真是一种福气。
It's a true blessing to be able to enjoy delicious food with family.
6
fú福rú如dōng东hǎi海
May your happiness be as vast as the East Sea; wishing one immense good fortune.
祝您生日快乐，福如东海，寿比南山！
Happy birthday to you! May your fortune be as vast as the East Sea, and your longevity be as enduring as the South Mountain!
7
fú福shēng生yú于wēi微
Blessings or good fortune originate from small, subtle events or accumulated small deeds.
她一直秉持着乐于助人的原则，相信福生于微，不计较回报地帮助他人，最终在关键时刻得到了意想不到的帮助。
She always adhered to the principle of being helpful, believing that blessings arise from small things, helping others without expecting anything in return, and eventually received unexpected help at a crucial moment.
8
fú福shòu寿nián年gāo高
Wishing someone good fortune and a long life; a congratulatory phrase.
我们祝福爷爷奶奶福寿年高，健康长寿。
We wish grandpa and grandma good fortune and a long, healthy life.
9
fú福shòu寿qí齐tiān天
May your good fortune and longevity be as boundless as the sky.
在长辈的生日宴会，大家纷纷举杯，祝愿老人福寿齐天，健康快乐。
At the elder's birthday banquet, everyone raised their glasses, wishing the old person boundless good fortune and longevity, and health and happiness.
10
fú福shòu寿wú无jiāng疆
Boundless good fortune and longevity.
在奶奶的八十大寿上，我们全家祝愿她福寿无疆。
On Grandma's 80th birthday, our whole family wished her boundless good fortune and an infinitely long life.
11
fú福xiàng相
an appearance showing good fortune
这位老奶奶总是面带微笑，一看就是有福相的人。
This old lady always wears a smile, and one can tell she has an appearance that suggests future good fortune.
12
fú福yīn音
Gospel, referring to the teachings of Jesus and his disciples in Christianity, or more broadly, any good news or glad tidings beneficial to everyone.
传扬福音是教会的重要使命之一。
Spreading the gospel is one of the important missions of the church.
13
fú福yòu佑
Bliss; bless; to give or receive happiness and protection/blessings.
愿您的人生充满喜乐与福佑。
May your life be filled with joy and blessings.
14
fú福zhǐ祉
happiness and benefit
一个有爱心的社区会努力改善所有成员的福祉。
A caring community strives to improve the well-being of all its members.
15
fú福zhì至xīn心líng灵
When good fortune comes, one's mind becomes clear and astute; inspired by good luck.
她最近诸事顺遂，真是福至心灵，很多以前想不通的事情都豁然开朗了。
Everything has been going smoothly for her recently; it's truly a case of good fortune opening her mind, and many things she couldn't understand before have suddenly become clear.
16
fú福zhōu州
Fuzhou is the capital city of Fujian Province, China, located on the lower reaches of the Minjiang River, serving as a significant political, commercial, and port center.
福州以其美丽的自然风光和独特的地方小吃而闻名。
Fuzhou is renowned for its beautiful natural scenery and unique local snacks.

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Questions about 福

What does 福 mean in Chinese?

福 (fú) means “When pronounced 'fú'” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 福?

福 is pronounced fú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 福 have?

福 has 14 strokes.

How do you write 福?

福 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 礻. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 福?

The radical of 福 is 礻, and 福 is a phono-semantic compound.