(fēi)

11 strokes
Readingsfēifěi

abbr. for the Philippines 菲律宾

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Character information

Pinyin
fēi / fěi
Meaning
abbr. for the Philippines 菲律宾
Strokes
11
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱艹非

In this compound, the meaning comes from (grass); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

fēi

considerable (cost etc); bountiful (crop etc); high (social status etc)

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wángfēi

Faye Wong (1969-), Hong Kong pop star and actress

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fēiyōng

Filipino maid

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fēi

fillet (loanword)

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fēilín

(dialect) film (loanword)

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fēifēi

very fragrant

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fēi

(loanword) feta (cheese)

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