HSK · Level 3
131 words
Chinese word
富
Pronunciation
Pinyinfù
Meaning
- adjectiverich
Example
他靠投资逐渐富起来了。tā kào tóu zī zhú jiàn fù qǐ lái le
He gradually became rich through investing.
More examples
父母的资助让孩子不再担心钱，生活变得富有。fù mǔ de zī zhù ràng hái zi bú zài dān xīn qián shēng huó biàn de fù yǒu
With the parents' support, the child no longer worried about money, and life became more affluent.
Core concept
Material wealth fills a person's life beyond basic needs, and the same idea extends to plentiful resources.
Common phrases
富有的生活fù yǒu de shēng huó
wealthy life
逐渐富起来zhú jiàn fù qǐ lái
gradually become rich
更加富裕gèng jiā fù yù
even wealthier
Similar words
有钱yǒu qián: Having enough money to meet everyday needs without financial worry.
富有fù yǒu: Having abundant wealth, property, or other valuable resources.
富裕fù yù: Having enough income and property for a comfortable and secure life.
Definition in Chinese
拥有很多钱财或财产，生活富足。yōng yǒu hěn duō qián cái huò cái chǎn shēng huó fù zú
Word origin
The character 富 (fù, "rich") combines 宀 (mián, "roof") with 畐 (fú, "full"), suggesting a home whose stores are filled.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, 富 (fù, "rich") is often used in compounds or with 起来 (qǐlái, "come up"), while the bare adjective sounds less conversational.
Other meanings
- wealthnoun
- abundantadjective
Opposites
- 贫穷pín qióngpooradjective