服 (fú) - clothes, clothing & to serve, to obey

服Tone 2

fú ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 月

枫惠

服 · fú

clothes, clothing;

to serve, to obey;

to convince, to be convinced;

to take (medicine);

to adapt;

dose

clothes, clothingto serve, to obeyto convince, to be convinced

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 衣— clothing, garment
  • 从— to follow, obey
  • 顺— to comply, obey

Antonyms

  • 抗— to resist, oppose
  • 叛— to rebel, betray

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is wearing new clothes (新衣服).
  • I am convinced (服气) by your explanation.
  • Take this medicine three times a day (服药).
  • This clothing style is very fashionable (服装 style).

Collocations

  • clothing(服装)
  • to serve(服务)
  • to be convinced(服气)
  • to take medicine(服药)
  • to submit(服从)
  • admiration(佩服)

Idioms

  • Heartfelt admiration(心服口服)
  • To serve one's country with loyalty(服田力穑)
  • To submit willingly(心悦诚服)
  • Dressed in white as a sign of mourning(服缞)
  • To take the blame and accept punishment(服罪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, specific types of clothing (服) indicated social status and occasion, with elaborate sumptuary laws.
  • The concept of 'service' (服) extends from serving in official capacities to accepting authority or ideas.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes proper dosage (服) and timing when taking herbal preparations.

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