敷衍
fū yǎn
HSK 6

How to write 敷衍 (fū yǎn) in Chinese

敷衍 (pinyin: fū yǎn, written "fu yan" or "fuyan") means to elaborate (on a theme). Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 敷衍.

Meaning

  • to elaborate (on a theme)
  • to expound (the classics)
  • perfunctory
  • to skimp

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