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蝠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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蝠fúbatx, 15 strokes, radical 虫
fú(fu2) T2
  1. 1bat
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March 24, 2026

蝠fú(fu2)

The character 蝠 (fú) means 'bat', the flying mammal known for its nocturnal habits and ability to navigate in the dark using echolocation. It is often associated with good fortune and happiness in Chinese culture, making it a symbol that appears in various art forms and decorations.

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Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the bat (蝠) is a symbol of good luck and happiness. It is often depicted in traditional decorations, especially during festivals, as it is believed to bring prosperity and protection.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'flying' creature with 'wings' shaped like a 'u' (from the pronunciation 'fú'). Visualize a bat soaring through the night sky, bringing good luck. The character 蝠 has the radical 虫 (insect) which hints at its nature as a creature, combined with the phonetic element 'fú'.

Meanings of 蝠

fú(fu2)
1bat
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About 蝠

蝠Simplified
15Strokes
虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蝠

Usage Notes

When using 蝠, be mindful of its positive connotations in cultural contexts, especially in greetings during the Lunar New Year. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding characters like 福 (fú) which means 'good fortune', as they are often related in terms of symbolism.

HSK Study Tips

Although 蝠 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it shares phonetic similarities with other HSK words that denote luck and fortune. Students should focus on recognizing the character and its cultural significance, as well as differentiating it from other fortune-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蝠 with similar characters due to their pronunciation and form. For example, saying '福' when you mean '蝠' can lead to misunderstandings about the subject matter, as 福 refers to fortune, not the animal.

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Etymology of 蝠

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 虫 represents the meaning and 畐 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

insect

Semantic (meaning)虫
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Phonetic (sound)畐
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Case file: 蝠

Phonosemantic compound. 虫 represents the meaning and 畐 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half虫 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half畐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayinsect
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蝠?

Decomposition of 蝠

IDS Structure⿰虫畐
蝠Full Character
=
虫chong2
left
畐fu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蝠?

How to say bat in Chinese

“bat” in Chinese is蝠fú

The character 蝠 (fú) means 'bat', the flying mammal known for its nocturnal habits and ability to navigate in the dark using echolocation. It is often associated with good fortune and happiness in Chinese culture, making it a symbol that appears in various art forms and decorations.

When to use 蝠

When using 蝠, be mindful of its positive connotations in cultural contexts, especially in greetings during the Lunar New Year. Avoid confusion with similar-sounding characters like 福 (fú) which means 'good fortune', as they are often related in terms of symbolism.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蝠 with similar characters due to their pronunciation and form. For example, saying '福' when you mean '蝠' can lead to misunderstandings about the subject matter, as 福 refers to fortune, not the animal.

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Grammar Patterns of 蝠

蝠 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

我一看到蝙____就把门闩上了。

I had bolted the door the instant I had seen the bat.

Example Sentences for 蝠 (4)

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我一看到蝙蝠就把门闩上了。

wǒ yī kàn dào biān fú jiù bǎ mén shuān shàng le。

I had bolted the door the instant I had seen the bat.
2
狗 、 猫和蝙蝠都可能携带狂犬病病毒.

gǒu、 、 māo hé biān fú dū kě néng xié dài kuáng quǎn bìng bìng.

Dogs, cats and bats can all carry rabies.
3
价值数百万英镑的《蝙蝠侠》的衍生产品

jià zhí shù bǎi wàn yīng bàng de《 《 biān fú》 xiá 》 de yǎn shēng

millions of pounds' worth of Batman merchandising
4
像杰克·尼科尔森这样的巨星，单从《蝙蝠侠》一部片子中就赚了5亿美元，是不太可能受影响的。

xiàng jié kè· · ní kē ěr sēn zhè yàng de jù， xīng ，《 dān cóng 《》 biān fú xiá 》 yī bù piàn zǐ5 zhōng jiù zhuàn， le 5 yì měi yuán ， shì bù tài。

Megastars like Jack Nicholson, who made $500 million from Batman alone, are unlikely to be affected.

Word Family of 蝠

Words Containing This Character2
蝙蝠bat
蝠fúbat
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Compound Meaning

What does 蝙蝠 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蝠

It is pronounced as 'fú', with a rising tone.

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