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March 24, 2026
阜fù(fu4)
The character 阜 (fù) primarily means 'mound' or 'hill', often used in contexts relating to geography or landscape. It can also imply abundance or richness, suggesting a state of being plentiful or numerous. This dual meaning adds a layer of nuance, making it suitable for both literal and metaphorical uses.
Strokes8Radical阜Frequency#58888DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In ancient China, mounds like those represented by 阜 were often sites of burial or important cultural significance, symbolizing connection to the land and ancestors. This character reflects the importance of agriculture and natural resources in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a large, lush mound covered with bountiful crops. The character 阜 resembles a mound with its flat top and rising sides, and you can think of 'fù' as a sound echoing the abundance found on that fertile hill.
Meanings of 阜
fù(fu4)
1mound; abundant, ample, numerous
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Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 阜 with similar-looking characters, such as 高 (gāo, tall) or 土 (tǔ, earth), which can lead to misinterpretation. It's generally used in written Chinese and may appear in formal contexts discussing geography or resources. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
Although not part of the official HSK levels, understanding 阜 can enhance vocabulary related to geography and abundance, linking it to words like 丰富 (fēngfù, abundant) or 土地 (tǔdì, land). Students should focus on recognizing its structure and meaning in various contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 阜 as 'tù' due to its visual similarity to 土. Remember that it is pronounced 'fù' with a falling tone, not 'tù' which has a rising tone.
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Origin unclear. Possibly represents stepping stones on a mountain.
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Decomposition of 阜
IDS Structure⿳丿㠯十
阜Full Character
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丿pie3
top
㠯yi3
middle
十shi2
bottom
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How to say mound; abundant, ample, numerous in Chinese
“mound; abundant, ample, numerous” in Chinese is阜fù
The character 阜 (fù) primarily means 'mound' or 'hill', often used in contexts relating to geography or landscape. It can also imply abundance or richness, suggesting a state of being plentiful or numerous. This dual meaning adds a layer of nuance, making it suitable for both literal and metaphorical uses.
When to use 阜
Common mistakes include confusing 阜 with similar-looking characters, such as 高 (gāo, tall) or 土 (tǔ, earth), which can lead to misinterpretation. It's generally used in written Chinese and may appear in formal contexts discussing geography or resources. Pay attention to the tone, as mispronouncing it can change the meaning entirely.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 阜 as 'tù' due to its visual similarity to 土. Remember that it is pronounced 'fù' with a falling tone, not 'tù' which has a rising tone.
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Word Family of 阜
Words Containing This Character20
阜fùmound
阜阳Fuyang prefecture-level city in Anhui阜陽
曲阜hometown of Confucius 孔子[Kǒngzǐ]
阜新Fuxin prefecture-level city in Liaoning province 遼寧省|辽宁省 in northeast China
阜阳市Fuyang prefecture-level city in Anhui阜陽市
阜康Fukang county level city in Changji Hui autonomous prefecture 昌吉回族自治州[ChāngjíHuízúzìzhìzhōu], Xinjiang
阜新市Fuxin prefecture-level city in Liaoning province 遼寧省|辽宁省 in northeast China
阜成门Fuchengmen neighborhood of Beijing阜成門
阜南县Funan County in Fuyang 阜陽|阜阳[Fùyáng], Anhui阜南縣
阜康市Fukang county level city in Changji Hui autonomous prefecture 昌吉回族自治州[ChāngjíHuízúzìzhìzhōu], Xinjiang
曲阜市hometown of Confucius 孔子[Kǒngzǐ]
阜宁Funing county in Yancheng 鹽城|盐城[Yánchéng], Jiangsu阜寧
阜平Fuping county, Baoding, Hebei
阜南Fu'nan county in Fuyang 阜陽|阜阳[Fùyáng], Anhui
阜宁县Funing county in Yancheng 鹽城|盐城[Yánchéng], Jiangsu阜寧縣
阜城Fucheng county in Hengshui 衡水[Héngshuǐ], Hebei
阜平县Fuping county, Baoding, Hebei阜平縣
岐阜县Gifu prefecture, Japan岐阜縣
阜阳地区Fuyang prefecture in Anhui阜陽地區
阜新蒙古族自治县Fuxin Mongol autonomous county in Fuxin 阜新, Liaoning阜新蒙古族自治縣
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 阜
Common phrases include 丰富 (fēngfù, abundant) which incorporates the idea of abundance, highlighting its metaphorical use.
Associate 'fù' with the English word 'fu', as in 'food', which is abundant and plentiful, linking back to the character's meaning.
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