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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蚨fúa kind of water beetle; cash, dollars, moneyx, 10 strokes, radical 虫
蚨fú(water-beetle)unknown, 10 strokes, radical 虫
fú(fu2)fu T2
  1. 1a kind of water beetle; cash, dollars, money
  2. 2(water-beetle)
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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
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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About 蚨

蚨Simplified
10Strokes
虫Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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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.

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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Etymology of 蚨

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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insect

Semantic (meaning)虫
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Phonetic (sound)夫
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Origin

蚨 = 虫 + 夫. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 蚨

IDS Structure⿰虫夫
蚨Full character
=
虫chong2
left
夫fu1
right
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Parts

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How to say a kind of water beetle; cash, dollars, money in Chinese

“a kind of water beetle; cash, dollars, money” in Chinese is蚨fú

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.

When to use 蚨

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.

What learners get wrong

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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Word Family of 蚨

Words containing this character1
蚨fúmoney

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.

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