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浮

fú
verb HSK 6 #5,642

Meanings

  1. 1 to float; to drift on the surface
  2. 2 superficial; on the surface
  3. 3 excessive; inflated

Examples

木头浮在水面上。
Mùtou fú zài shuǐmiàn shàng.
The wood floats on the surface of the water.
他的学习态度很浮。
Tā de xuéxí tàidù hěn fú.
His attitude toward studying is superficial.
脸上浮出了一丝微笑。
Liǎn shàng fúchūle yī sī wēixiào.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
不要浮躁，要沉下心来。
Bùyào fúzào, yào chén xià xīn lái.
Don't be restless; calm down and focus.

Tips

usage
浮 vs 沉 (chén, to sink) are opposites. Common words: 浮动 (floating/fluctuating), 浮躁 (impetuous), 漂浮 (to float/drift).
memory
Water radical 氵 + 孚 (fú, phonetic). Something staying on the water's surface = floating.

Stroke Order

浮 fú