How to Write 发 (fà)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 发
The character 发 (Traditional: 髮) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Hair". In our Level 1 curriculum, we focus on the 15-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Human Body, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 发 is built on the radical Great (大), 37. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Derived from the image of a hand pulling an arrow or a hair, representing an explosion of energy or movement.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 他每天早上都会整理头发，然后发出邮件。
Tā měitiān zǎoshang dūhuì zhěnglǐ tóufa, ránhòu fāchū yóujiàn.
Traditional: 他每天早上都會整理頭髮，然後發出郵件。
Taa1 mui5 tin1 zou2 soeng6 dou1 wui5 zing2 lei5 tau4 faat3, jin4 hau6 faat3 ceot1 jau4 gin2.
"He brushes his hair every morning and then sends emails."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as fà. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is faat3. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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