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副

fù
adjective HSK 6 #1,082

Meanings

  1. 1 deputy; vice-; assistant
  2. 2 secondary; auxiliary
  3. 3 classifier for pairs or sets (glasses, gloves, expressions)

Examples

他是公司的副总经理。
Tā shì gōngsī de fù zǒng jīnglǐ.
He is the deputy general manager of the company.
我需要一副眼镜。
Wǒ xūyào yī fù yǎnjìng.
I need a pair of glasses.
她露出一副惊讶的表情。
Tā lùchū yī fù jīngyà de biǎoqíng.
She showed a surprised expression.
副作用很小。
Fùzuòyòng hěn xiǎo.
The side effects are minimal.

Tips

usage
As a classifier, 副 is used for things that come in pairs or sets: 一副眼镜 (glasses), 一副手套 (gloves), 一副牌 (deck of cards), 一副表情 (an expression/look).
usage
As a prefix meaning 'deputy': 副总统 (vice president), 副教授 (associate professor), 副主任 (deputy director).

Stroke Order

副 fù