乏
Meaning:
poor; short, lacking; tired
HSK 1
Frequency:
#104
Pinyin:
fá
Strokes:
4
Radical:
丿
How to Write 乏 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "乏" in Chinese
The Chinese character 乏 (fá) means "poor; short, lacking; tired". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 乏 include: 不乏, 乏力, 乏味.
📚 Words and Phrases with 乏
Common words containing this character
不乏
there is no lack of
HSK 2
乏力
lacking in strength; weak; feeble
HSK 2
乏味
tedious
HSK 2
匮乏
to be deficient in sth
HSK 2
承乏
to accept a position on a provisional basis, in the absence of better qualified candidates (humble expr.)
HSK 2
疲乏
tired
HSK 2
缺乏
to lack; to be short of
HSK 2
解乏
to relieve tiredness
HSK 2
贫乏
impoverished
HSK 2
波提乏
Potiphar, the captain of the pharaoh's guard (in the account of Joseph in the Book of Genesis)
HSK 3
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A foot 之 running into a wall or barrier 丿
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "乏"?
- The pinyin is fá
- How many strokes does "乏" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "乏" mean?
- poor; short, lacking; tired
- What is the radical of "乏"?
- The radical is "丿"