Level 2 · Unit 3 Verbs & Actions

How to Write 飞 (fēi)

Meaning: "Fly"
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Detailed Mastery Guide for 飞

The character 飞 (Traditional: 飛) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Fly". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 9-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 Verbs & Actions, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.

Key Vocabulary

飞机 fēijī fei1 gei1
airplane
飞行 fēixíng fei1 hang4
flight

Radical Breakdown

Breaking it down: The character 飞 is built on the radical Flying (183). Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.

Etymology & Origins

A pictograph representing a bird in flight with wings spread.

Example Sentence

Simplified: 小鸟在天空中飞翔。

Xiǎoniǎo zài tiānkōng zhōng fēixiáng.

Traditional: 小鳥在天空中飛翔。

siu2 niu5 zoi6 tin1 hung1 zung1 fei1 coeng4.

"The little bird is flying in the sky."

Dialect Pronunciation

In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as fēi. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is fei1. 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

What is the meaning of '飞'?

A) to fly
B) to run
C) to swim
D) to jump

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