A tiáo fú is a traditional Chinese hanging scroll—typically a vertical, narrow banner made of paper or silk—used for displaying calligraphy or ink paintings. The character 条 (tiáo) means 'strip' or 'long thin object', emphasizing its elongated, vertical shape; 幅 (fú) means 'sheet' or 'piece (of fabric or paper)', referring to the material surface on which the artwork is mounted. Together, they denote a single, self-contained, vertically oriented art object designed to be hung on a wall, often in homes, temples, or galleries.

Hanging scrolls are deeply rooted in Chinese literati culture and are commonly seen during festivals, weddings, or scholarly gatherings. They frequently feature auspicious phrases, classical poetry, or landscape paintings. Unlike handscrolls (which are viewed horizontally by unrolling), a tiáo fú is displayed fully at once and is usually framed with decorative brocade borders and wooden rollers at top and bottom for hanging and storage.