Learn a Chinese Character - 父

1. Character Basics

Radical:父 (Self-radical, as it's a single-component character)

Stroke Count:4

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fù

3. Meaning

Father; Parent. 父亲；家长。

4. Common Words

• 父亲 (Father) - 直系男性长辈
• 父母 (Parents) - 父亲和母亲
• 祖父 (Grandfather) - 父亲的父亲

5. Grammar & Usage

Primarily used as a noun to refer to a male parent or elder in the family. 主要用作名词，指家庭中的男性长辈。

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, "父" symbolizes authority and responsibility in the family, emphasized in the concept of filial piety. 在中国文化中，"父"象征家庭中的权威与责任，是孝道文化的重要体现。

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Depicts a hand holding a scepter, representing the authority of a family head. 字形像手举权杖，象征一家之主的权威。