Learn a Chinese Character - 附

1. Character Basics

Radical: 阝 (Left ear radical, related to location)

Stroke Count: 7

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fù

3. Meaning

Attach; Append; Accompany; Be close to

4. Common Words

• 附加 (Attach; Add) - Attach
• 附近 (Nearby; Close by) - Nearby
• 附录 (Appendix; Supplementary material) - Appendix

5. Grammar & Usage

Often used as a verb to indicate adding something extra or being in proximity, e.g., 附加条件 (attach conditions), 附近的商店 (nearby store).

6. Cultural Background

Reflects the Chinese emphasis on supplementary information and spatial relationships, often used in documents (appendix) or describing locations (nearby areas).

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combines '阝' (location radical) and '付' (phonetic component) → Represents something attached to a location or another item. 由"阝"（与位置相关）和"付"（表音部件）组成，表示附加于某处或某物。