HSK 5, nr, 12 strokes, radical 宀, rank #3872, Medium
富
fù
rich
HSK 5, nr, 12 strokes, radical 宀, rank #3872, Medium
富
fù
abundant
HSK 5, nr, 12 strokes, radical 宀, rank #3872, Medium
富
fù
wealthy
HSK 5, nr, 12 strokes, radical 宀, rank #3872, Medium
富
fù
abundant, ample; rich, wealthy
HSK 5, nr, 12 strokes, radical 宀, rank #3872, Medium
fù(Fu4) T4
1rich
2abundant
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March 24, 2026
富fù(Fu4)
The character 富 (fù) primarily means 'rich' or 'wealthy,' and it can refer to both material wealth and an abundance of resources. It is commonly used in contexts related to finance, prosperity, and well-being, often conveying a sense of richness in life beyond just money.
Strokes12Radical宀Frequency#3872DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of wealth is often tied to family lineage and social status, making 富 a significant term during celebrations like the Lunar New Year, where wishes for prosperity abound.
Memory Tip
Imagine a treasure chest overflowing with gold coins, representing wealth. The character 富 resembles a structure with a roof (亻) over a large pile of riches (富), suggesting that wealth provides shelter and abundance, just like a roof protects those inside.
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AI Study Notes for 富
Quick Contrast
富 (fù) vs wealthy (yǒu) — use 富 (fù) when emphasizing richness in resources or life, while 有 (yǒu) focuses on possession.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a treasure chest overflowing with gold coins, representing wealth. The character 富 resembles a structure with a roof (亻) over a large pile of riches (富), suggesting that wealth provides shelter and abundance, just like a roof protects those inside.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 富 with similar-sounding words; remember that 富 specifically refers to wealth. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious of its tone; it should be pronounced with a falling tone (fù). Common collocations include 富有 (fùyǒu, wealthy) and 富裕 (fùyù, affluent).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 富 connects well with other words related to wealth and abundance, like 贫 (pín, poor) and 钱 (qián, money). Focus on using it in sentences describing financial situations or personal aspirations.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of wealth is often tied to family lineage and social status, making 富 a significant term during celebrations like the Lunar New Year, where wishes for prosperity abound.
Common Mistakes
Learners may incorrectly use 富 in contexts where the word for 'rich' in a more metaphorical sense is needed, like ‘富有经验’ (fùyǒu jīngyàn) for 'rich in experience.' Ensure you use it properly in financial contexts to avoid confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 富
富 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). 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.
A wealthy businessman has been found bludgeoned to death.
Cultural Notes for 富
💡Did you know?
In Chinese culture, wealth is often associated with not just money, but also with family prosperity and health. The character 富 symbolizes a holistic view of abundance.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of wealth is often tied to family lineage and social status, making 富 a significant term during celebrations like the Lunar New Year, where wishes for prosperity abound.
Word Family of 富
Words Containing This Character20
丰富fēngfùrich豐富
富fùrich
财富cáifùwealth財富
富有fùyǒurich
阿富汗Afghanistan
富翁fùwēngrich person
富人fùrénrich man
富裕fùyùprosperous
百万富翁millionaire百萬富翁
富豪fùháorich and powerful person
致富zhìfùto become rich
丰富多彩fēngfùduōcǎirichly colorful豐富多彩
富贵riches and honor富貴
富兰克林Franklin富蘭克林
富士Fuji (Japanese company)
贫富pínfùpoor and rich貧富
富于to be full of
富余in surplus富餘
富足fùzúrich
富商rich merchant
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 富
Yes, 富 (Fù) is a recognized surname in China, although it is not among the most common ones. It's important to note that surnames in Chinese culture can reflect lineage and heritage, and 富 is associated with the idea of wealth.
Some common phrases that include 富 are '富裕' (fùyù), meaning 'affluent,' and '富有' (fùyǒu), which translates to 'wealthy' or 'rich in something.' These phrases are often used in discussions about financial status or abundance.
富 (fù) means 'rich' or 'wealthy' in Chinese. It can also refer to being abundant or having plenty of something. This character is often used in contexts related to wealth and prosperity.
You can use 富 (fù) in a sentence like '他是一个富人' (Tā shì yīgè fùrén), which means 'He is a rich person.' It can also describe something that is abundant, for example, '这地方富饶' (Zhè dìfāng fùráo), meaning 'This place is fertile.'
You can say '他很富' (Tā hěn fù), meaning 'He is very rich.'
No, it can also describe abundance in other areas, like happiness or resources.
