Learn a Chinese Character - 负

1. Character Basics

Radical: 贝 (Shell, related to money)

Stroke Count: 6

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fù

3. Meaning

Bear; Carry; Negative; Owe

4. Common Words

• 负责 (Be responsible) - Be responsible
• 负担 (Burden) - Burden
• 负数 (Negative number) - Negative number

5. Grammar & Usage

Often used as a verb to indicate taking responsibility or as an adjective for negative values, e.g., 负责 (be responsible), 负数 (negative number).

6. Cultural Background

Originally related to financial transactions (with '贝' meaning money), now broadly used to express responsibility or mathematical negation.

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combines '⺈' (knife radical) and '贝' (money) → Originally referred to handling financial matters with a knife, now means to bear or owe. 由"⺈"（刀）和"贝"（钱财）组成，原指用刀处理财务事务，现表示承担或亏欠。