复 Stroke Order — How to Write 复

Stroke Order

复 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 夊, 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.

复 Radical and Character Components

Components:亻日夂

复 is an ideographic compound. A person 亻 who goes somewhere 夂 every day 日.

Radical: 夊 + 6 more strokes

复 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 复 in Chinese

fù复

to return; to go back; to repeat

学生们需要反复练习才能掌握新知识。

Students need to practice repeatedly to master new knowledge.

To reply or respond to; to report back on a task; to seek revenge.

任务完成后，请向队长复命。

After completing the task, please report back to the captain.

To restore, resume, or return to a previous state, often implying recovery or reestablishment.

经过一段时间的治疗，他终于康复并复职了。

After a period of treatment, he finally recovered and resumed his post.

As an adverb, 'fù' means again, once more, or to return to a previous state; to resume.

他的旧病复发，需要重新治疗

His old illness recurred, requiring renewed treatment.

to repeat; to review; to re-examine; to duplicate

我每天晚上都会复习功课。

I review my homework every evening.

multiple; complex; compound (e.g., repeated, intricate, or a compound surname)

解决这个问题需要一个复杂的方案。

Solving this problem requires a complex solution.

Common Words and Phrases with 复

fù复běn本

a duplicate copy; a replica

图书馆通常会为热门书籍准备多个复本，以满足读者的借阅需求。

Libraries usually prepare multiple duplicate copies for popular books to meet readers' borrowing needs.

fù复bǐ比

A compound ratio is formed by multiplying the antecedents (first terms) together and the consequents (second terms) together of two or more given ratios. For example, the compound ratio of a:b, c:d, and e:f is ace:bdf.

在数学中，如果我们将两个或多个比的前项与前项相乘，后项与后项相乘，那么最终的结果就称为这些比的复比。

In mathematics, if we multiply the antecedents of two or more ratios together, and similarly multiply their consequents together, the final result is called the compound ratio of these ratios.

fù复zhā查

To reexamine or check something again, such as a medical condition or facts/processes.

医生建议我下周去医院复查

The doctor advised me to go to the hospital for a follow-up examination next week.

fù复chóu仇

To take revenge on an enemy for a wrong or injury.

在古代传说中，英雄们常常为了家族的荣誉而踏上复仇之路。

In ancient legends, heroes often embarked on a path of revenge for the honor of their family.

fù复dú读

To repeat a grade or a year of study, often to improve academic performance or prepare for re-entry into higher education.

他决定复读一年，争取考入理想的大学。

He decided to repeat a year of study to strive for admission to his ideal university.

fù复fā发

to have a relapse or recurrence, especially of a disease or an undesirable condition, after a period of improvement.

医生警告说，如果不好好休息，他的旧伤可能会复发。

The doctor warned that if he didn't rest well, his old injury might relapse.

fù复fāng方

A compound medicine or formula, especially one composed of two or more ingredients.

这种复方止咳药对缓解感冒引起的咳嗽非常有效。

This compound cough medicine is very effective in relieving coughs caused by a cold.

fù复gōng工

To return to work or resume work after an interruption, such as a strike or layoff.

经过长时间的设备维修，工厂终于宣布复工了

After a prolonged period of equipment maintenance, the factory finally announced its resumption of work.

fù复gǔ古

To restore or return to ancient ways, customs, or social order.

近年来，复古风潮在时尚界和设计领域越来越流行，许多品牌都推出了具有经典韵味的新品

In recent years, the retro trend has become increasingly popular in the fashion and design industries, with many brands launching new products that feature a classic charm.

fù复hé合

to combine or integrate multiple elements; forming a compound or composite.