方 Stroke Order — How to Write 方
方 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 方, 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.
方 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 方:亠
Radical: 方 + 0 more strokes
方 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fāng
Meanings of 方 in Chinese
1
fāng方
Square; rectangular; a shape or solid with four right angles or six square faces.
这个盒子是方的。
This box is square.
In mathematics, referring to the product of a number multiplied by itself; a square.
二的平方是四。
The square of two is four.
Upright and honest in character; having integrity.
他为人方正，值得信赖。
He is an upright and honest person, worthy of trust.
Side; aspect; direction.
我们朝着正确的方向前进。
We are moving in the right direction.
Region, area, place, locality.
这个地方很美。
This place is very beautiful.
Method, way, technique, approach.
我们正在探索新的合作方式。
We are exploring new ways of cooperation.
Variety of forms or aspects; countless ways.
她的舞姿变幻万方，令人惊叹。
Her dance moves are ever-changing in countless ways, leaving people amazed.
A prescription or a recipe, especially for medicine, indicating the combination of drugs, dosage, and usage for a particular illness.
这张药方很有效，帮我缓解了感冒症状。
This prescription is very effective and helped me alleviate my cold symptoms.
To go against; to disobey (e.g., advice, commands, or will).
若你执意方他人的劝说，后果自负
If you insist on going against others' advice, you will be responsible for the consequences.
To be just, precisely, or currently doing something; at this very moment, often implying something is just beginning to flourish or develop vigorously.
这项技术方兴未艾，未来发展潜力巨大。
This technology is just beginning to flourish, with immense potential for future development.
Just; only then; indicating an action or state that has just occurred or begun.
听到他的解释，我才如梦方醒
Upon hearing his explanation, I finally understood, as if waking from a dream.
A measure word, primarily for cubic meters (e.g., of earth or stone).
这个工程需要预计用掉两千方沙子。
This project is estimated to use two thousand cubic meters of sand.
Measure word for square or rectangular objects.
他买了几方印章。
He bought several square seals.
Common Words and Phrases with 方
1
A plan, scheme, or program for work or a specific issue.
团队正在为即将到来的挑战制定一个详细的应对方案
The team is developing a detailed response plan for the upcoming challenges.
2
Fang Bao (1668-1749) was a Qing Dynasty prose writer and literary theorist, known as the founder of the "Tongcheng School" of literature, who advocated for elegant language and adherence to classical styles.
方苞是中国清代的著名的散文家，对后世文学产生了深远影响。
Fang Bao was a renowned prose writer in the Qing Dynasty of China, whose works had a profound influence on later literature.
3
Convenient; easy to do; suitable; also used euphemistically for going to the lavatory.
您要不要去方便一下，下一站可能要开很久。
Would you like to use the restroom? It might be a long drive to the next stop.
4
Instant noodles, a type of fast food that can be prepared quickly by adding hot water.
我经常在加班的时候吃方便面。
I often eat instant noodles when working overtime.
5
measured steps; large, slow steps
他迈着方步，悠闲地走在花园的小径上。
He took large, slow steps, strolling leisurely along the garden path.
6
just now; a moment ago; only then
她方才还在客厅里看书，一转眼就不见了。
She was just reading in the living room; in a blink, she was gone.
7
ancient books; written records
书架上摆满了各种古老的方册，散发着淡淡的墨香
The bookshelf was filled with various ancient volumes (fangce), emitting a faint scent of ink.
8
strategy or stratagem; also refers to ancient books or classics
为了解决当前面临的挑战，团队正在集思广益，制定有效的方策。
To address the current challenges, the team is brainstorming to devise effective strategies.
9
Literally a square inch; figuratively, it refers to one's heart or mind, often implying inner thoughts or feelings.
虽然情况紧急，但他方寸不乱，沉着应对。
Although the situation was urgent, he kept a clear mind and responded with composure.
10
One's mind is in a state of confusion or disarray; to be greatly perplexed.
得知考试成绩不理想，他顿时方寸已乱，不知道该如何向父母交代。
Upon learning that his exam results were not ideal, he immediately became flustered, unsure of how to explain it to his parents.
11
A method, way, or means to achieve a purpose.
解决这个问题需要创新的方法。
Solving this problem requires innovative methods.
12
13
Square steel is a type of steel product with a square cross-section, often produced by rolling or processing.
这座桥梁的支撑结构使用了大量的方钢，确保了其坚固性和稳定性。
The support structure of this bridge used a large quantity of square steel, ensuring its robustness and stability.
14
In mathematics, a root (or nth root) of a number 'a' is another number 'x' that, when multiplied by itself 'n' times, equals 'a'.
计算一个数的平方根或立方根是数学中的基本运算。
Calculating the square root or cube root of a number is a basic operation in mathematics.
More words with 方
- dí敌fāng方the enemy side
- shuāng双fāng方both sides
- yào药fāng方A medical prescription.
- yuǎn远fāng方A distant place; far away.
- guān官fāng方official; by the government
- nán男fāng方the male party, the husband
- nǚ女fāng方the bride's side or the wife's side
- sì四fāng方four directions, all quarters
- yǒu有fāng方with the proper method; effective
- bǐ比fāng方for example, for instance
- chǔ处fāng方prescription
- dài贷fāng方credit
- dǒu斗fāng方square sheet, square painting
- duān端fāng方Duanfang
- fù付fāng方credit side
- fù复fāng方compound, compound prescription
- jǐ己fāng方one's own side; our side
- jiàn见fāng方square, square-shaped
- jūn均fāng方Mean Square
- liáng良fāng方good remedy, effective prescription
Idioms with 方
- fāng方biàn便zhī之mén门a convenient way to do something
- fāng方cùn寸bù不luàn乱remain calm and composed
- fāng方cùn寸zhī之dì地one's heart or mind
- fāng方dǐ底yuán圆gài盖incompatible or ill-suited
- fāng方fāng方miàn面miàn面all aspects
- fāng方wài外zhī之rén人a person detached from worldly affairs
- fāng方xīng兴wèi未ài艾still developing vigorously
- bā八fāng方fēng风yǔ雨turbulent and unpredictable situation
- bā八fāng方hū呼yìng应echoed from all directions
- bā八fāng方zhī支yuán援support and aid from all directions
- bǎi百jì计qiān千fāng方try every conceivable method
- bàn半mǔ亩fāng方táng塘A small, confined area
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Open the tool →Questions about 方
What does 方 mean in Chinese?
方 (fāng) means “Square” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 方?
方 is pronounced fāng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 方 have?
方 has 4 strokes.
How do you write 方?
方 is written in 4 strokes, starting from the radical 方. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 方?
The radical of 方 is 方.
