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March 24, 2026
蚨fú(fu2)
The character 蚨 (fú) primarily refers to a type of water beetle, known for its aquatic habitat. In colloquial contexts, it can also symbolize money or cash, illustrating the connection between nature and value in Chinese culture.
Strokes10Radical虫Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, insects like the water beetle are often associated with abundance and prosperity, as they thrive in natural water bodies. This character thus links the natural world to the concept of wealth.
Memory Tip
Imagine a water beetle floating on a pond, where it collects coins instead of food. The shape of 蚨 resembles a small beetle with its legs and body, and the 'fú' sounds like 'fu', which means fortune in Chinese, linking it to money.
Meanings of 蚨
fú(fu2)
1a kind of water beetle; cash, dollars, money
2(water-beetle)
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蚨Simplified
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虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a water beetle floating on a pond, where it collects coins instead of food. The shape of 蚨 resembles a small beetle with its legs and body, and the 'fú' sounds like 'fu', which means fortune in Chinese, linking it to money.
Usage Notes
This word is quite rare and may not be commonly used in daily conversations, making it suitable for specialized contexts. Be cautious of the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other similar-sounding words. It's often paired with terms related to money or nature.
HSK Study Tips
While 蚨 is not part of the HSK curriculum, understanding it can enhance vocabulary around nature and finance. Students should focus on similar characters that convey nature and monetary concepts to build a broader lexicon.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, insects like the water beetle are often associated with abundance and prosperity, as they thrive in natural water bodies. This character thus links the natural world to the concept of wealth.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 蚨 with other characters that denote money, like 钱 (qián). Remember, 蚨 specifically refers to a type of beetle and has a more niche usage.
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Cultural Notes for 蚨
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In traditional Chinese culture, insects like the water beetle are often associated with abundance and prosperity, as they thrive in natural water bodies. This character thus links the natural world to the concept of wealth.
Word Family of 蚨
Words Containing This Character1
蚨fúmoney
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What does 蚨 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 蚨
It's not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it refers to a water beetle and can also imply money.
The correct pronunciation is 'fú', with a rising tone.
It's unlikely, as this character is more specialized and not typically found in formal texts.
