(fēi)

HSK 311 strokes

(used in loanwords for its phonetic value)

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
fēi
Meaning
(used in loanwords for its phonetic value)
Strokes
11
HSK level
HSK 3
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰口非

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

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

Made of

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write step by step

11 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

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

fēi
HSK 3

(loanword) coffee; CL:杯[bei1]

Open 咖啡 page →
fēitīng

see 咖啡厅

Open 啡厅 page →
fēi

morphine (loanword)

Open 吗啡 page →

caffeine (loanword)

Open 咖啡因 page →

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