伐
Meaning:
cut down, subjugate, attack
HSK 2
Frequency:
#223
Pinyin:
fá
Strokes:
6
Radical:
亻
How to Write 伐 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "伐" in Chinese
The Chinese character 伐 (fá) means "cut down, subjugate, attack". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 伐 include: 伐木, 伐柯, 北伐.
📚 Words and Phrases with 伐
Common words containing this character
伐木
to cut wood
HSK 2
伐柯
(cf Book of Songs) How to fashion an ax handle? You need an ax
HSK 2
北伐
the Northern Expedition, the Nationalists' campaign of 1926-1928 under Chiang Kai-shek, against the rule of local warlords
HSK 2
吊伐
to console the people by punishing the tyrants (abbr. for 弔民伐罪|吊民伐罪[diao4 min2 fa2 zui4])
HSK 2
征伐
to go on or send a punitive expedition
HSK 2
采伐
to fell
HSK 2
攻伐
to attack
HSK 2
步伐
pace
HSK 2
滥伐
to denude
HSK 2
盗伐
to unlawfully fell trees
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A person 亻 attacked 戈
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "伐"?
- The pinyin is fá
- How many strokes does "伐" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "伐" mean?
- cut down, subjugate, attack
- What is the radical of "伐"?
- The radical is "亻"