放
Character Breakdown
Components: 方 + 攵
A hand tapping in a direction — to put, to release
Details
| Pinyin | fàng |
| Meanings | to put, to release |
| Stroke Count | 8 |
| Radical | 攵 (#66 — rap) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #47 most common |
Words Containing 放
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 放 | fàng | to put | HSK 3 |
| 放心 | fàngxīn | to be at ease | HSK 3 |
| 放弃 | fàngqì | give up | HSK 4 |
| 放暑假 | fàngshǔjià | summer vacation | HSK 4 |
| 放松 | fàngsōng | Relax | HSK 4 |
| 开放 | kāifàng | To open up | HSK 5 |
| 播放 | bōfàng | play | HSK 5 |
| 安放 | ānfàng | to lay, to place | HSK 6 |
| 奔放 | bēnfàng | bold and unconstrained | HSK 6 |
| 存放 | cúnfàng | to deposit, to leave with | HSK 6 |
| 放大 | fàngdà | to enlarge, to magnify | HSK 6 |
| 放射 | fàngshè | to radiate, radiation | HSK 6 |
| 放手 | fàngshǒu | to let go, to give up | HSK 6 |
| 放学 | fàngxué | to finish school | HSK 6 |
| 放纵 | fàngzòng | to indulge, to pamper | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 放 mean in Chinese?
放 (fàng) means "to put, to release" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 3, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 放 have?
The Chinese character 放 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 攵 (rap).
What is the radical of 放?
The radical of 放 is 攵 (rap, Kangxi radical #66).