副 Stroke Order — How to Write 副
副 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 刂, 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.
副 Radical and Character Components
Components:畐刂
副 is a phono-semantic compound: 刂 (knife) carries the meaning, while 畐 indicates the sound.
Radical: 刂 + 9 more strokes
副 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fù
- pì
Meanings of 副 in Chinese
1
fù副
Refers to a position that is secondary, auxiliary, or subordinate to a main or principal one, such as a deputy or assistant.
他是我的副手，我们一起完成了这个项目。
He is my deputy, and we completed this project together.
Used to denote something subsidiary, secondary, or vice- (e.g., byproduct, side effect, sideline).
这种新型材料的生产过程中，会有一些有用的副产品
During the production of this new type of material, there will be some useful by-products.
To correspond to; to match; to be consistent with (an expectation, reputation, or reality).
这个结果和他之前的努力完全相副
This outcome perfectly matches his previous efforts.
A measure word used for an expression or a look.
他脸上露出了一副友善的笑容。
A friendly smile appeared on his face.
2
pì副
To split open or cleave; often used in contexts describing something that remains intact or undivided, particularly in older texts.
他们之间的友谊如同磐石，任凭岁月流逝，也从未副裂
Their friendship is like a bedrock; no matter how years pass, it has never split apart.
Common Words and Phrases with 副
1
an additional or reserve list of candidates selected in an examination, beyond the officially admitted ones
在当年的科举中，即便未能进入正榜，许多才子也渴望能被列入副榜，以示其学识与潜力。
In the imperial examinations of that year, even if they couldn't make the main official list, many talented scholars still aspired to be placed on the supplementary list, to demonstrate their knowledge and potential.
2
A copy or duplicate of an original document, manuscript, or file.
请将这份合同的副本发送给所有相关方。
Please send a copy of this contract to all relevant parties.
3
A secondary title or heading that follows the main title, often providing more specific information or dividing a larger text into sections.
这本书的主标题很有趣，但它的副标题才真正揭示了内容的核心。
The main title of this book is interesting, but its subtitle truly reveals the core of the content.
4
A secondary product or result obtained during the production of something else.
过度使用社交媒体的一个副产品是人们在现实生活中感到更加孤独。
A by-product of excessive social media use is that people feel more isolated in real life.
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The chorus or refrain of a song, typically repeated after each verse.
这首歌的副歌部分非常抓耳，让人听一遍就忘不掉
The chorus of this song is very catchy, making it unforgettable after just one listen.
7
An officer who assists a commanding officer; an adjutant or aide-de-camp.
探险队的副官仔细核对着地图上的每一个标记，确保没有遗漏。
The adjutant of the expedition meticulously checked every mark on the map to ensure nothing was missed.
8
An academic rank in higher education, typically senior to an assistant professor but below a full professor.
王博士因其出色的研究成果和教学能力，在去年被晋升为副教授。
Dr. Wang was promoted to associate professor last year due to his outstanding research achievements and teaching ability.
9
A supplement or a special section in a newspaper or magazine, often featuring articles on literature, art, and theory, published regularly.
这份报纸的副刊经常刊登本地作家的短篇小说和诗歌。
The literary supplement of this newspaper often publishes short stories and poems by local writers.
10
Parainfluenza is a viral infection similar to influenza.
医生诊断小明患上了副流感，并建议他多休息。
The doctor diagnosed Xiaoming with parainfluenza and advised him to rest more.
11
Substandard goods; industrial products that do not fully meet the quality standards of primary products and are therefore downgraded for use.
为了减少浪费，那些略有瑕疵的副品通常会以折扣价出售。
To minimize waste, those slightly flawed second-grade products are usually sold at a discounted price.
12
Non-staple foodstuffs; side dishes eaten with staple foods.
这家超市的副食种类很多，新鲜又实惠
This supermarket offers a wide variety of non-staple foods, which are both fresh and affordable.
13
An assistant or a deputy; a person who plays a supportive or secondary role or function.
他作为项目经理的副手，负责协调团队的工作。
As the project manager's deputy, he is responsible for coordinating the team's work.
14
A subtitle or a secondary title that provides additional information or explanation for the main title, also known as a drop head.
这部电影的副题很好地概括了它的主题。
The subtitle of this movie nicely summarizes its theme.
15
a sideline; a side occupation or business
许多人下班后会发展一项副业，比如写作或制作手工艺品，以增加收入并丰富生活。
Many people develop a side hustle after work, such as writing or making handicrafts, to increase their income and enrich their lives.
More words with 副
- quán全fù副complete; a full set; the whole.
- yí一fù副a pair of, a set of
- fù副liè裂accessory fissure, secondary fissure
- fù副jīng经lǐ理Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager
- fù副zuò作yòng用side effect, adverse effect
- nà那fù副that pair, that set
- fù副kāi开Secondary opening, Open a branch
- xiàng相fù副match, correspond
- zhè这fù副this pair, this set
- fù副zú组zhǎng长Deputy Team Leader, Assistant Team Leader
- quán全fù副wǔ武zhuāng装Fully armed, Heavily armed
- fù副gē歌bù部fen分chorus, refrain
- shēng生de得yí一fù副to be born with, to be endowed with
- tiān天shēng生yí一fù副born with a, naturally a
- bǎi摆chū出yí一fù副put on, assume
- qí其shí实nán难fù副Hard to live up to the name, The reality falls short of the name
- sān叁fèn份fù副běn本three copies
Idioms with 副
- míng名bù不fù副shí实the name does not match the reality
- míng名fù副qí其shí实the name matches the reality
- míng名gāo高nán难fù副hard to live up to a great reputation
- míng名shí实nán难fù副unworthy of one's fame or position
- míng名shí实xiāng相fù副name matches reality
- shèng盛míng名nán难fù副Hard to live up to a great reputation
- míng名shí实bù不fù副reputation does not match reality
- xíng行bù不fù副yán言actions do not match words
- lì力bù不fù副xīn心willing but unable
- yán言xíng行xiāng相fù副words and deeds match
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Open the tool →Questions about 副
What does 副 mean in Chinese?
副 (fù) means “To correspond to” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 副?
副 has 2 pronunciations: fù, pì.
How many strokes does 副 have?
副 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 副?
副 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 刂. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 副?
The radical of 副 is 刂, and 副 is a phono-semantic compound.