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发
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Stroke order — 5 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 发
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 发烧 | fā shāo | to have a high temperature (from illness); to have a fever |
| 发现 | fā xiàn | to notice; to become aware of; to discover; to find; to detect |
| 头发 | tóu fa | hair (on the head) |
| 出发 | chū fā | to set off; to start (on a journey) |
| 发 | fā | to send out; to show (one's feeling) |
| 发生 | fā shēng | to happen; to occur; to take place; to break out |
| 发展 | fā zhǎn | development; growth |
| 理发 | lǐ fà | to get a haircut; to have one's hair done; to cut (sb's) hair; to give (sb) a haircut |
FAQ
How many strokes does 发 have?
发 has 5 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 发?
The pinyin for 发 is fā. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄈㄚ.
What does 发 mean in Chinese?
发 means: to send out; to show (one's feeling). It appears in common words such as 发烧、发现、头发.
What is the traditional form of 发?
The traditional form of 发 is 發.