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赙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赙fùto contribute to funeral expensesvg, 14 strokes, radical 贝
fù(fu4) T4
  1. 1to contribute to funeral expenses
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March 24, 2026

赙(賻)fù(fu4)

The character 赙 (fù) refers specifically to the act of contributing to funeral expenses, often involving monetary gifts or offerings given to assist the bereaved family. It is typically used in formal contexts related to mourning and funerals, highlighting the cultural importance of supporting those in grief.

Strokes14Radical贝
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 赙 reflects the communal support and respect for the deceased, emphasizing the importance of family and social networks during times of mourning. It showcases the cultural practice of helping families cope with the financial burdens of funerals.

Memory Tip

Imagine a funeral scene where family members gather to show support. The character 赙 looks like a combination of 'money' (represented by the radical) and 'gift' (the overall shape), reminding you that it’s about contributing financially to help during a time of loss.

Meanings of 赙

fù(fu4)
1to contribute to funeral expenses
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About 赙

赙Simplified
賻Traditional
14Strokes
贝Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

赙 is used in formal and respectful contexts, primarily related to funerals. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar characters like 贈 (zèng, to gift), which can lead to inappropriate usage in non-funeral contexts. Pay attention to the tone when pronouncing fù, as mispronunciation can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Though not included in the HSK levels, this word is relevant for advanced learners interested in cultural practices surrounding death and mourning in China. Focus on its usage in formal writing and conversations about funerals.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赙 with similar characters or use it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我给他赙一份礼物' (I give him a gift of 赙) is incorrect; it should be used solely in the context of funerals.

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Etymology of 赙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

money

Semantic (meaning)贝
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Phonetic (sound)尃
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Case file: 赙

  1. 1The meaning half贝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尃 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymoney
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 赙?

Decomposition of 赙

IDS Structure⿰贝尃
赙Full Character
=
贝Bei4
left
尃fu1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 赙?

How to say to contribute to funeral expenses in Chinese

“to contribute to funeral expenses” in Chinese is赙fù

The character 赙 (fù) refers specifically to the act of contributing to funeral expenses, often involving monetary gifts or offerings given to assist the bereaved family. It is typically used in formal contexts related to mourning and funerals, highlighting the cultural importance of supporting those in grief.

When to use 赙

赙 is used in formal and respectful contexts, primarily related to funerals. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar characters like 贈 (zèng, to gift), which can lead to inappropriate usage in non-funeral contexts. Pay attention to the tone when pronouncing fù, as mispronunciation can change the meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赙 with similar characters or use it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我给他赙一份礼物' (I give him a gift of 赙) is incorrect; it should be used solely in the context of funerals.

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赙

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Word Family of 赙

Words Containing This Character1
赙fùto contribute to funeral expenses賻
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Compound Meaning

What does 赙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 赙

No, 赙 is primarily used in formal contexts related to funerals and is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

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