fǔ
拊
to clap; to pat
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to clap; to pat
literaryThis character is primarily found in classical or literary Chinese. It means to strike lightly with the hand, as in clapping or patting on the back. It appears in some idiomatic expressions and classical texts.
Fǔ拊
shǒu手
chēng称
kuài快
。
To clap one's hands in satisfaction (an idiom, often used to express happiness over justice being served).
Fǔ拊
zhǎng掌
dà大
xiào笑
。
To clap one's hands and laugh heartily.
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Fǔ拊
qí其
bèi背
yuē曰
：
“
Miǎn勉
zhī之
！
”
He patted him on the back and said, "Do your best!" (a classical literary usage).