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妇女 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
妇女fùnǚwomanHSK 5, n, rank #3510, Hard
fùnǚ(fu4nu:3) T4
  1. 1woman
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March 24, 2026
妇女(婦女)fùnǚ(fu4nu:3)

妇女 (fù nǚ) refers to adult women, specifically emphasizing their roles in society. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as discussions about women's rights, health, or social status, highlighting their significance in various aspects of life.

Frequency#3510DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In China, 妇女 plays a crucial role in society, especially in family structures and community leadership. The term is often associated with celebrations like International Women's Day, which highlights women's contributions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a '女' (nǚ) character standing proudly with a '妇' (fù) which looks like a woman carrying a basket. Visualize her as a strong figure representing the essence of women in society, reminding you that '妇女' means 'woman'.

Meanings of 妇女

fùnǚ(fu4nu:3)
1woman
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About 妇女

妇女Simplified
婦女Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3510Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 妇女

Quick Contrast

女性 (nǚxìng) refers to the female gender in a broader sense and can include girls and women, while 妇女 (fùnǚ) specifically emphasizes adult women.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a '女' (nǚ) character standing proudly with a '妇' (fù) which looks like a woman carrying a basket. Visualize her as a strong figure representing the essence of women in society, reminding you that '妇女' means 'woman'.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 妇女 with 女 (nǚ) alone, which means 'girl' or 'female.' Remember that 妇女 is more formal and refers to adult women. It is often used in discussions about gender equality, so be mindful of the context.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 5, learners should focus on recognizing the importance of 妇女 in texts related to social issues. Connect this word with others like 女性 (nǚ xìng, 'female') and 妇女节 (fù nǚ jié, 'Women's Day') to enhance vocabulary related to gender.

Cultural Note

In China, 妇女 plays a crucial role in society, especially in family structures and community leadership. The term is often associated with celebrations like International Women's Day, which highlights women's contributions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 妇女 to refer to all females, including children. Instead, use 妇女 for adult women and 女 for girls. For example, saying '她是一个妇女' (tā shì yī gè fù nǚ) is correct, while saying '她是一个女' (tā shì yī gè nǚ) is incorrect.

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Component Characters

妇fùwoman
HSK 76 strokes女
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女nǚfemale
HSK 13 strokes女
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Grammar Patterns of 妇女

妇女 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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许多____懂得怎样修自己的车。

Many women know how to carry out repairs on their cars.

Example Sentences for 妇女 (10)

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许多妇女懂得怎样修自己的车。

xǔ duō fù nǚ dǒng dé zěn yàng xiū zì jǐ de chē。

Many women know how to carry out repairs on their cars.
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这一决定激起了妇女和人权组织的强烈愤慨。

zhè yī jué dìng jī qǐ le fù nǚ hé rén quán zǔ zhī de qiáng liè fèn kǎi。

The decision provoked outrage from women and human rights groups.
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这被认为是一种限制妇女发牢骚的方式。

zhè bèi rèn wéi shì yī zhǒng xiàn zhì fù nǚ fā láo sāo de fāng shì。

This was seen as a way of restricting women'sarticulation of grievances.
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我相信埃莉诺在妇女中所做的工作会见成效的。

wǒ xiāng xìn āi lì nuò zài fù nǚ zhōng suǒ zuò de gōng zuò huì jiàn chéng xiào de。

Eleanor's work among the women will, I trust, bear fruit.
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委员会的委员们都是些年轻妇女, 很好地履行了她们的职责.

wěi yuán huì de wěi yuán mén dū shì xiē nián qīng fù nǚ, , hěn hǎo dì lǚ háng le tā mén de zhí.

The committee, who were all young women, fulfilled their duties admirably.
6
那是对妇女和儿童的大规模屠杀。

nà shì duì fù nǚ hé ér tóng de dà guī mó tú shā。

It was wholesale slaughter of women and children.
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现在妇女在生孩子前后都要去工作。

xiàn zài fù nǚ zài shēng hái zǐ qián hòu dū yào qù gōng zuò。

Now women work both before and after having their children.
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大多数的年轻妇女都有生儿育女的生理需要。

dà duō shù de nián qīng fù nǚ dū yǒu shēng ér yù nǚ de shēng lǐ xū yào。

Most young women feel a biological need to procreate.
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在男性占主导地位的法庭上，有多少法官对妇女问题是比较敏感的呢？

zài nán xìng zhān zhǔ dǎo dì wèi de fǎ tíng shàng， ， yǒu duō shǎo fǎ guān duì fù nǚ wèn tí shì bǐ jiào mǐn gǎn de？

How many judges in our male-dominated courts are sensitized to women's issues?
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一天夜里，有人打来电话，请他去给一位患肺结核的妇女看病。

yī tiān yè lǐ， ， yǒu rén dǎ lái diàn， huà ， qǐng tā qù gěi yī wèi huàn fèi jié hé de fù nǚ。

One night he was called to see a woman with tuberculosis.

Cultural Notes for 妇女

🏮Cultural insight

In China, 妇女 plays a crucial role in society, especially in family structures and community leadership. The term is often associated with celebrations like International Women's Day, which highlights women's contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 妇女

Yes, 妇女 is typically used in more formal discussions about women's roles and rights.