fěn ㄈㄣˇ fan2 HSK 7-9

  • powder
  • cosmetic face powder
  • food prepared from starch; noodles or pasta made from any kind of flour
  • to turn to powder
  • (dialect) to whitewash
  • white
  • pink
  • (suffix) fan (abbr. for 粉丝 (粉絲) fěn sī ㄈㄣˇ ㄙ)
  • to be a fan of

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 粉 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我用洗衣粉。 I use laundry detergent.
  • 雪是粉状的。 The snow was powdery.
  • 给我一段粉笔。 Give me a piece of chalk.
  • 我对花粉过敏。 I am allergic to pollen.
  • 我是你的粉丝。 I am your fan.

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