Meanings of 賦
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 賦
Podcast: 賦
Podcast: 賦
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 賦
贈 (zèng) vs 賦 (fù) — use 贈 when referring to giving as a gift or offering, while 賦 implies a formal bestowal or granting, often with a sense of obligation or authority.
Common mistakes include confusing this character with similar-sounding ones, such as 付 (fù, to pay). It is typically used in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about economics and governance. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing the fourth tone can lead to misunderstandings.
Although 賦 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK topics related to economics and cultural expressions. Students should focus on recognizing its use in historical texts and discussions about societal structures.
Learners often confuse 賦 with 赋 (fù), which has a different meaning (to assign or to bestow in a different context). Remember that 賦 is more formal and specific to taxation or historical bestowal.
Pronunciation of 賦
Drill the tone of 賦 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 賦
Money 貝 used to raise an army 武; 武 also provides the pronunciation
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 賦
- 1The giveawayMoney 貝 used to raise an army 武; 武 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 賦? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 賦?
Decomposition of 賦
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 賦?
How to say tax; to give, to bestow in Chinese
“tax; to give, to bestow” in Chinese is賦
The character 賦 (fù) primarily means to bestow or give, often in a context of granting something valuable or significant. In historical contexts, it can also refer to taxation or tribute, particularly in relation to the collection of resources or wealth by authorities.
When to use 賦
Common mistakes include confusing this character with similar-sounding ones, such as 付 (fù, to pay). It is typically used in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about economics and governance. Be mindful of the tone, as mispronouncing the fourth tone can lead to misunderstandings.
賦 or something close to it
贈 (zèng) vs 賦 (fù) — use 贈 when referring to giving as a gift or offering, while 賦 implies a formal bestowal or granting, often with a sense of obligation or authority.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 賦 with 赋 (fù), which has a different meaning (to assign or to bestow in a different context). Remember that 賦 is more formal and specific to taxation or historical bestowal.
Write 賦
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 賦 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Word Family of 賦
Compound Meaning
What does 天赋 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 賦
It is often used in formal writing, especially in historical and economic contexts, referring to taxation or the act of bestowing.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 賦?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.