HSK 6, v, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24548, Hard
赋
fù
taxation
HSK 6, v, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24548, Hard
赋
fù
to bestow on
HSK 6, v, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24548, Hard
赋
fù
to endow with
HSK 6, v, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24548, Hard
赋
fù
tax; to give, to bestow
HSK 6, v, 12 strokes, radical 贝, rank #24548, Hard
fù(fu4)fu T4
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March 24, 2026
赋(賦)fù(fu4)
The character 赋 (fù) primarily means 'to bestow' or 'to endow with.' It is commonly used in contexts involving the granting of qualities, abilities, or possessions. Additionally, it refers to a form of classical Chinese poetry known as 'fu,' which combines prose and verse, often discussing philosophical themes.
Strokes12Radical贝Frequency#24548DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese literature, 赋 is often associated with the works of famous poets who blended prose with poetic elements, reflecting the importance of eloquence in Chinese culture. The 'fu' style of poetry has historical significance, especially during the Han dynasty.
Memory Tip
Think of 赋 (fù) as a 'gift' (bestow) wrapped in a poetic scroll. The character has two components: '与' (to give) on the left and '付' (to hand over) on the right, which visually represent the act of giving something valuable, both in essence (endowing) and in form (poetry).
Meanings of 赋
fù(fu4)
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About 赋
赋Simplified
賦Traditional
12Strokes
贝Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#24548Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6
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Quick Contrast
赋 (fù) vs 授 (shòu) — use 赋 when emphasizing the granting of qualities or attributes, while 授 focuses more on the act of giving or teaching.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 赋 with its homophones in pronunciation, which can lead to misunderstandings. It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about economics and taxation. Common collocations include 赋税 (fùshuì - taxation) and 赋予 (fùyǔ - to grant or bestow).
HSK Study Tips
Although 赋 is not included in the HSK levels, understanding its meaning will enhance comprehension of related words and phrases, especially in literary contexts. Students should focus on its application in poetry and taxation discussions to see its broader usage.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 赋 in casual settings, where simpler verbs like 给 (gěi - to give) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我赋你这个' (Wǒ fù nǐ zhège) instead of '我给你这个' (Wǒ gěi nǐ zhège) is incorrect.
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The character 赋 (fù) primarily means 'to bestow' or 'to endow with.' It is commonly used in contexts involving the granting of qualities, abilities, or possessions. Additionally, it refers to a form of classical Chinese poetry known as 'fu,' which combines prose and verse, often discussing philosophical themes.
When to use 赋
Be careful not to confuse 赋 with its homophones in pronunciation, which can lead to misunderstandings. It is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in literature or discussions about economics and taxation. Common collocations include 赋税 (fùshuì - taxation) and 赋予 (fùyǔ - to grant or bestow).
赋 or something close to it
赋 (fù) vs 授 (shòu) — use 赋 when emphasizing the granting of qualities or attributes, while 授 focuses more on the act of giving or teaching.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 赋 in casual settings, where simpler verbs like 给 (gěi - to give) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我赋你这个' (Wǒ fù nǐ zhège) instead of '我给你这个' (Wǒ gěi nǐ zhège) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 赋
赋 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
