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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
丰厚fēnghòugenerousHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #10010, Very Hard
丰厚fēnghòuampleHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #10010, Very Hard
fēnghòu(feng1hou4)feng hou T1
  1. 1generous
  2. 2ample
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March 24, 2026

丰厚(豐厚)fēnghòu(feng1hou4)

丰厚 (fēnghòu) means generous or ample, often used to describe a significant amount of something, such as wealth, resources, or support. It conveys a sense of abundance and richness, making it suitable for both material and abstract contexts, like generous contributions or ample rewards.

Strokes13Frequency#10010DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of generosity is often tied to social relationships and reciprocity, where providing ample support or gifts strengthens bonds. The idea of '丰厚' reflects the value placed on abundance in celebrations and festivals, such as the Lunar New Year.

Memory tip

Imagine a bountiful feast (丰) with a thick, rich sauce (厚) poured over everything, symbolizing abundance. The pronunciation 'feng' sounds like 'fun,' and 'hou' can remind you of 'how' much you enjoy such a feast. Together, they evoke the idea of enjoying a plentiful meal.

Meanings of 丰厚

fēnghòu(feng1hou4)
1generous
2ample
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丰厚Simplified
豐厚Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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丰盈 (fēngyíng) - use 丰厚 for describing generous amounts, while 丰盈 often refers to fullness or richness in a more physical or sensory context.

Usage Notes

丰厚 is often used in formal contexts, such as business or academic discussions, to describe generous benefits or rewards. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that imply scarcity. Common collocations include 丰厚的回报 (ample returns) and 丰厚的礼物 (generous gifts).

HSK Study Tips

While not an HSK word, 丰厚 relates to concepts of abundance found in other vocabulary at HSK 4 and above. Students should focus on synonyms like 丰富 (fēngfù) and related terms to enhance their understanding of expressing generosity and richness in different contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners may confuse 丰厚 with similar adjectives like 富裕 (fùyù), which means wealthy but does not imply generosity. For example, saying '他的财富很丰厚' (His wealth is ample) is wrong; it should be '他的财富很富裕'.

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Component characters

丰fēngluxuriant
4 strokes丨
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厚hòuthick
HSK 49 strokes厂
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How to say generous in Chinese

“generous” in Chinese is丰厚fēnghòu

丰厚 (fēnghòu) means generous or ample, often used to describe a significant amount of something, such as wealth, resources, or support. It conveys a sense of abundance and richness, making it suitable for both material and abstract contexts, like generous contributions or ample rewards.

When to use 丰厚

丰厚 is often used in formal contexts, such as business or academic discussions, to describe generous benefits or rewards. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that imply scarcity. Common collocations include 丰厚的回报 (ample returns) and 丰厚的礼物 (generous gifts).

丰厚 or something close to it

丰盈 (fēngyíng) - use 丰厚 for describing generous amounts, while 丰盈 often refers to fullness or richness in a more physical or sensory context.

What learners get wrong

Learners may confuse 丰厚 with similar adjectives like 富裕 (fùyù), which means wealthy but does not imply generosity. For example, saying '他的财富很丰厚' (His wealth is ample) is wrong; it should be '他的财富很富裕'.

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You can use 丰厚 when discussing generous offers, rewards, or support in both personal and professional settings.

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