Meaning and Usage
The character 幅 (fú) primarily refers to the physical width or breadth of an object, such as cloth, paintings, roads, or other flat surfaces. It is commonly used to describe measurable horizontal dimensions.
Common Collocations
- 布的幅宽 (width of cloth): used when talking about textiles.
- 画幅 (canvas width): often used in art contexts.
- 道路幅度 (road width): used in urban planning or traffic discussions.
Usage Notes
When using 幅, it often appears in contexts where precise measurement or description of size is important. It can also refer to the size or scale of something abstractly, such as the scope of a painting or the range of an area.
Avoid confusing 幅 with 宽 (kuān), which also means 'wide' but is more general and often used as an adjective. 幅 is more a noun indicating a measurable width.
Register and Tone
This word is neutral and formal enough for written and spoken Chinese, especially in descriptive or technical contexts.