傅 meaning and stroke order
Tutor, teacher; to assist; surname
How to write 傅, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 傅
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- (bound form) instructor
- (literary) to instruct
- to attach
- to apply (makeup etc)
How 傅 is built
Ideographic (compound meaning) character. Someone 亻 who lectures 尃; 尃 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 亻 (man), shared by 277 characters on this site.
How to remember 傅
傅 is a person 亻 standing beside 尃, which the etymology links to lecturing. Picture a person who lectures and passes on skills: a tutor or master.
Today 傅 mostly appears in 师傅 (shīfu), a polite way to address skilled workers, drivers, cooks, or a martial arts master. It is also a common surname. Example: 师傅，去火车站多少钱？(Shīfu, qù huǒchēzhàn duōshao qián?) Driver, how much to the train station?
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 傅 with 博 (bó, as in 博士) and 缚 (fù, to bind), which share the 尃 part. Remember 傅 has the person radical 亻 because it describes a person, and in 师傅 it is usually read in the neutral tone, shīfu.
Common words with 傅
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 师傅 | shīfu | master; qualified worker | HSK 5 |
傅 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 傅
How many strokes are in 傅?
傅 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 傅 mean?
傅 (fù) means tutor, teacher; to assist; surname. A common word with it is 师傅 (shīfu), meaning "master; qualified worker".
How do you pronounce 傅?
傅 is pronounced fù, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 傅?
The radical of 傅 is 亻, which carries the idea of "man". Dictionaries list 傅 under this radical.
Is 傅 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 傅 is part of the HSK 5 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard.
Can I call a taxi driver 师傅?
Yes. 师傅 is the normal, polite way to address taxi drivers, repair workers, and many service workers in mainland China. It shows respect for their skill.
What is the difference between 师傅 and 师父?
Both are pronounced shīfu. 师傅 is for skilled workers and general polite address, while 师父 is used for a personal master, such as in martial arts or for a Buddhist monk, with a father-like relationship.