发 Stroke Order — How to Write 发

Stroke Order

发 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 又, 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.

发 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 发:又

Radical: 又 + 3 more strokes

发 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 发 in Chinese

fā发

To issue, distribute, or send out (e.g., documents, goods, tasks).

老师把作业发给同学们。

The teacher distributed the homework to the students.

To send out, to shoot, to launch, or to emit, often implying a release or emergence, as in '发射' (to launch/shoot) or '焕发' (to radiate).

这盏灯能发出柔和的光线。

This lamp can emit soft light.

To express, elaborate, or expound (thoughts, opinions, or a summary).

她详细阐发了对教育改革的看法。

She elaborated in detail on her views regarding educational reform.

To spread out, to disperse, to emit (like light or heat).

太阳发出的光和热，使地球充满生机

The light and heat emitted by the sun fill the Earth with vitality.

to develop, expand, or promote (e.g., a business, a skill, a spirit)

这家公司发展得很快。

This company is developing very quickly.

to discover; to reveal; to open up

我发现这个方法很有效。

I found this method to be very effective.

To produce, to emerge, to occur; to make an effort.

今天发生了一件有趣的事情。

An interesting thing happened today.

To swell or rise, typically referring to food (like dough) expanding due to fermentation or soaking in water.

妈妈正在厨房里发面团，准备做包子。

Mom is in the kitchen fermenting the dough, preparing to make steamed buns.

To appear, to emerge, or to show (e.g., symptoms, emotions).

天气太冷了，我冻得直发抖

It's too cold, I'm shivering.

To initiate or start an action, often referring to an engine or machine.

他发动了汽车引擎。

He started the car's engine.

To inspire, enlighten, or provoke deep thought, often by causing someone to reflect or understand something new.

一个好故事总能发人深省。

A good story always inspires deep thought.

To issue, announce, or publish (as in news, orders, or reports).

公司会发布最新的通知。

The company will issue the latest notice.

Classifier for bullets or shells.

他打了一发子弹。

He fired a bullet.

fà发

Hair on a person's head; refers to the hair growing on the forehead, temples, and back of the neck.

她的头发又黑又亮。

Her hair is black and shiny.

Common Words and Phrases with 发

fā发àn案

a case arises; a crime occurs/is discovered

这个区域治安良好，很少发案

This area has good public security, and crimes rarely occur.

fā发bái白

to become pale or lose color, often referring to a person's complexion due to fear or illness.

旧牛仔裤洗得次数多了，颜色会慢慢发白。

Old jeans will gradually fade and turn whitish after being washed many times.

fā发bǎng榜

to publish a list of successful candidates or examination results

学校通常在七月初发榜，公布高考录取名单。

Schools typically announce the college entrance exam admission lists in early July.

fā发bào报

to transmit messages by radio or telegraphy

为了通知家人，他急忙去邮局发报

To inform his family, he hurried to the post office to send a telegram.

fā发biàn变

physical changes occurring during adolescence or puberty

青春期是青少年经历身体发变的关键时期，家长和学校都应该给予正确的引导

Adolescence is a crucial period for young people to experience physical changes; parents and schools should provide appropriate guidance.

fā发biǎo表

To publish (e.g., articles, papers) or to express/issue (e.g., opinions, statements) publicly.

她的新诗集将在明年春天发表。

Her new poetry collection will be published next spring.

fà发bìn鬓

Hair on the temples.

老人的发鬓已经花白，岁月在他脸上留下了痕迹。

The old man's temples were already gray, and time had left its mark on his face.

fā发bīng兵

to dispatch troops; to send out troops for battle

当地卫戍部队接到上级指令，立即发兵前往山区，协助居民应对突发的自然灾害。

The local garrison received orders from their superiors to immediately dispatch troops to the mountainous area to assist residents in coping with the sudden natural disaster.

fā发bìng病

onset of a disease; to have an attack (of an illness)

感冒的发生通常伴随着咳嗽和流鼻涕。

The onset of a cold is usually accompanied by coughing and a runny nose.

fā发bù布

To release or publish, especially officially.

该公司发布了一款新的智能手机。

The company released a new smartphone.

fā发cái财

To get rich or make a fortune.

许多人都梦想着有一天能发财。

Many people dream of getting rich one day.

fà发cài菜

Fàcài (or fat choy) is a black, hair-like edible cyanobacterium, a type of algae, commonly used in Chinese cuisine. Its name literally means 'hair vegetable' due to its appearance.