Learn a Chinese Character - 覆

1. Character Basics

Radical: 覀 (Variant of 西, related to covering)

Stroke Count: 18

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Fù

3. Meaning

Cover; Overturn; Overwhelm; Repeat. 覆盖；翻转；颠覆；重复。

4. Common Words

• 覆盖 (Cover)
• 颠覆 (Overturn)
• 覆灭 (Collapse)

5. Grammar & Usage

Often used as a verb to describe covering or overturning something. 常用作动词，表示覆盖或翻转某物。

6. Cultural Background

The character '覆' is often used in idioms like "覆水难收" (Spilt water cannot be gathered up), symbolizing irreversible actions. 汉字'覆'常见于成语如"覆水难收"，象征无法挽回的行为。

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combines '覀' (covering radical), '彳' (walking radical), and '复' (phonetic component) → Represents the action of repeatedly covering or overturning. 由"覀"（覆盖）、"彳"（与行走相关）和"复"（表音）组成，表示反复覆盖或翻转的动作。