Stroke order for 夫

HSK 3HSK 2 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
Now mostly used in set phrases or classical references. Rarely used alone in modern speech to refer to a man.
(archaic) adult man
成年男子的通称。
Words:
匹夫
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)()(huà)()(xiàn)(le)()(zhǒng)()(zhàng)()()(gài)
    This statement embodies a heroic, manly spirit.
n
Commonly found in compound words specifying the type of labor, e.g., 农夫 (farmer).
laborer; worker (engaged in physical labor)
称从事某种体力劳动维持生活的人。
Words:
农夫樵夫车夫船夫渔夫
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(wèi)(lǎo)(nóng)()(zài)(tián)()(gōng)(zuò)(le)()(bèi)(zi)
    This old farmer has worked in the fields his whole life.
  2. ()(biān)(de)()()(měi)(tiān)(hěn)(zǎo)(jiù)()()()
    The fisherman by the river goes fishing very early every day.
n
Most common modern usage, often found in words like 夫妻 (husband and wife).
husband
丈夫,跟“妻”“妇”相对。
Words:
夫妻夫妇姐夫姑夫妹夫
Antonyms:
Sentences:
  1. ()(men)()()(liǎ)(gǎn)(qíng)(fēi)(cháng)(hǎo)
    That husband and wife have a very good relationship.
  2. ()(de)(jiě)()(shì)()(wèi)(gōng)(chéng)(shī)
    Her elder sister's husband is an engineer.
n
Historical term referring to laborers forced into service, especially under feudal systems. Has a specific historical context.
(historical) conscripted laborer; forced laborer
旧时服劳役的人,特指被统治阶级强迫去做苦工的人。
Words:
拉夫民夫夫役
Sentences:
  1. (zhè)(xiē)(mín)()(bèi)()(wèi)(guó)(wáng)(xiū)()
    These commoners were forced to build roads for the king.

Writing & Component

Radical
Structuresingle
Stroke Count4
Strokes一一丿㇏

Common Words