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March 24, 2026
芙fú(fu2)
The character 芙 (fú) primarily refers to the lotus flower, which is often associated with purity and beauty in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in poetic language and can also refer to hibiscus, but the lotus is the more prevalent interpretation, especially in literary contexts.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity and enlightenment, often appearing in art and poetry as a metaphor for rising above adversity. It is also celebrated during festivals and is an important motif in Buddhism.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful lotus flower (芙) floating serenely on a pond. The character has a radical for grass (艹) on top, indicating its connection to plants, while the bottom resembles a flower blooming. Picture this scene to remember 'fú' as the sound of 'flower'.
Meanings of 芙
fú(fu2)
1lotus; hibiscus
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About 芙
芙Simplified
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艹Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 芙
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莲 (lián) - use 芙 (fú) when emphasizing beauty and purity in a poetic context, while 莲 (lián) is more specific to the lotus plant itself.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a beautiful lotus flower (芙) floating serenely on a pond. The character has a radical for grass (艹) on top, indicating its connection to plants, while the bottom resembles a flower blooming. Picture this scene to remember 'fú' as the sound of 'flower'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 芙 with other similar flower characters, like 花 (huā), which means 'flower' in general. 芙 is more specific and may be used in formal poetry or literature. It is typically not used in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
While 芙 is not an HSK level word, it connects well with HSK vocabulary relating to nature and beauty. Students should focus on recognizing it in poetic texts and expanding their knowledge of flower-related terms.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity and enlightenment, often appearing in art and poetry as a metaphor for rising above adversity. It is also celebrated during festivals and is an important motif in Buddhism.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 芙 with other characters like 花 (huā) and use it interchangeably. For example, saying '我喜欢花' (I like 芙) when they mean 'I like flowers' is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢花' (I like flowers in general).
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Grammar Patterns of 芙
芙 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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45岁的达____妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个稚气未脱的小女生。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
Example Sentences for 芙 (9)
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45岁的达芙妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个稚气未脱的小女生。
45 45 suì de dá fú· nī · fǎ luò wài mào yán tán dū huán xiàng gè zhì qì wèi tuō de xiǎo。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
2
伊芙不是那种喜欢坐在那里无所事事的人。
yī fú bù shì nà zhǒng xǐ huān zuò zài nà lǐ wú suǒ shì shì de rén。
guān zhòng bù huì wàng jì fēng dù piān piān de nán zhǔ jiǎo dé kè mào zháo shēng mìng wēi xiǎn bǎ dá fú nī cóng è lóng zhǎo xià jiù chū de qíng xíng。
Viewers will remember the dashing hero, Dirk, risking life and limb to rescue Daphne from the dragons.
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我一连钓上三只海芙.
wǒ yī lián diào shàng sān zhī hǎi fú.
I caught three fish in a row.
Cultural Notes for 芙
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the lotus symbolizes purity and enlightenment, often appearing in art and poetry as a metaphor for rising above adversity. It is also celebrated during festivals and is an important motif in Buddhism.
Word Family of 芙
Words Containing This Character4
芙蓉hibiscus
芙fúhibiscus
芙蓉区Furong district of Changsha city 長沙市|长沙市[Chángshāshì], Hunan芙蓉區
出水芙蓉as a lotus flower breaking the surface (idiom); surpassingly beautiful (of young lady's face or old gentleman's calligraphy)
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Compound Meaning
What does 芙蓉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 芙
It can be used in sentences like '那朵芙是我最喜欢的花' (That lotus is my favorite flower).
It is pronounced as 'fú', with a rising tone.
It is mostly found in literary or artistic contexts rather than in everyday speech.
