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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
肥沃féiwòfertileHSK 6, a, 15 strokes, rank #28273, Hard
féiwò(fei2wo4)fei wo T2
  1. 1fertile
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March 24, 2026

肥沃féiwò(fei2wo4)

肥沃 (fei2 wo4) refers to land that is rich in nutrients and capable of supporting abundant plant growth. It is often used in agricultural contexts to describe soil that is fertile and productive, indicating its suitability for farming and cultivation.

Strokes15Frequency#28273DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 肥沃 land is vital, especially in regions where agriculture is a primary source of livelihood. The success of crops directly influences festivals and traditions, highlighting the importance of fertile land in sustaining communities.

Memory tip

Imagine a plump (肥) cow (沃) happily grazing on lush, green grass in a fertile valley. The cow represents the '肥' (fat) aspect of fertile land, while the '沃' (rich) component shows how this land nourishes life, making it visually and conceptually memorable.

Meanings of 肥沃

féiwò(fei2wo4)
1fertile
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About 肥沃

肥沃Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#28273Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 肥沃

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肥 (fat) vs 富饶 (bountiful) — use 肥沃 for soil quality, while 富饶 emphasizes abundance in resources or wealth.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the contexts in which you use 肥沃, as it is more formal and typically used in literature or discussions about agriculture. Common collocations include 肥沃的土地 (fertile land) and 肥沃的土壤 (fertile soil). Avoid using it in casual conversations unless the topic is relevant.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 肥沃 connects to other agricultural terms you may encounter at this level, such as 种植 (zhòngzhí - to plant) and 收成 (shōuchéng - harvest). Focus on understanding its usage in context and how it relates to agricultural discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 肥沃 with similar-sounding words such as 肥胖 (féipàng - obese). Remember that 肥沃 specifically relates to fertile land, while 肥胖 describes a condition of being overweight.

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Component Characters

肥féifat
HSK 68 strokes⺼
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沃wòfertile
7 strokes氵
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How to say fertile in Chinese

“fertile” in Chinese is肥沃féiwò

肥沃 (fei2 wo4) refers to land that is rich in nutrients and capable of supporting abundant plant growth. It is often used in agricultural contexts to describe soil that is fertile and productive, indicating its suitability for farming and cultivation.

When to use 肥沃

Be mindful of the contexts in which you use 肥沃, as it is more formal and typically used in literature or discussions about agriculture. Common collocations include 肥沃的土地 (fertile land) and 肥沃的土壤 (fertile soil). Avoid using it in casual conversations unless the topic is relevant.

肥沃 or something close to it

肥 (fat) vs 富饶 (bountiful) — use 肥沃 for soil quality, while 富饶 emphasizes abundance in resources or wealth.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 肥沃 with similar-sounding words such as 肥胖 (féipàng - obese). Remember that 肥沃 specifically relates to fertile land, while 肥胖 describes a condition of being overweight.

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Grammar Patterns of 肥沃

肥沃 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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注意那平坦的地势和____的红土地。

Notice the flatness and the rich, red earth.

Example Sentences for 肥沃 (5)

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注意那平坦的地势和肥沃的红土地。

zhùyì nà píngtǎn de dìshì hé féiwò de hóng tǔdì。

Notice the flatness and the rich, red earth.
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这会让肥沃的土壤暴露在外,使其容易受到侵蚀。

zhè huì ràng féiwò de tǔrǎng bàolù zài wài, shǐ qí róngyì shòudào qīn shí。

This leaves fertile soil unprotected and prone to erosion.
3
现在是肥沃土地的地方在很久很久以前曾是一片片沙漠。

xiànzài shì féiwò tǔdì de dìfang zài hěn jiǔ hěn jiǔ yǐqián céng shì yī piàn piàn shāmò。

Aeons ago, there were deserts where there is now fertile land.
4
他们使用武力把土著居民驱逐出了比较肥沃的土地。

tāmen shǐyòng wǔlì bǎ tǔ zhe jūmín qūzhú chū le bǐjiào féiwò de tǔdì。

They used force to banish the natives from the more fertile land.
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多数玫瑰在土地肥沃、阳光充足的地方长得最好。

duōshù méigui zài tǔdì féiwò、 yángguāng chōngzú de dìfang cháng de zuìhǎo。

Most roses like a sunny position in a fairly fertile soil.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 肥沃

While 肥沃 primarily describes soil, it can metaphorically refer to a rich environment for growth in other contexts, such as a 'fertile mind'.

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