(literary) to stroke; to touch with the hand

(literary) to nurture or foster; to comfort or soothe; same as 抚 fǔ

(literary) (bound form) the handle or hilt of an object, such as a knife or tool

(literary) a small ancient drum made of leather and filled with rice husks, also known as a 搏拊 bó​fǔ

(literary) to pat; to clap; to strike lightly