Definitions

(adjective) wealthy; rich
(adjective) abundant

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

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About

The character "富" is constructed from two primary components, with the roof radical "宀" at the top symbolizing a house or shelter, and "畐" below, which originally represented a full wine vessel, thereby conveying the combined idea of abundant possessions within the home. Its core meaning has consistently centered on material wealth and prosperity, historically referring to ample stores of grain and valuables secured under one's roof. Over time, this concept expanded beyond purely tangible assets to encompass a broader state of plenty and affluence, though its fundamental association with substantial and secure wealth has remained unchanged. The traditional form of the character is identical in this case, maintaining this clear pictorial logic of abundance contained within a dwelling.

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Bronze Warring States (475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)
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Clerical Qin dynasty (221-206 BC)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Western Han dynasty (202 BC-9 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)
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他非常有。

Tā fēicháng fùyǒu.

He is very rich.

这个家庭很裕。

Zhège jiātíng hěn fùyù.

This family is very affluent.

需要努力获得。

Cáifù xūyào nǔlì huòdé.

Wealth requires effort to obtain.

的经验很重要。

Fēngfù de jīngyàn hěn zhòngyào.

Abundant experience is very important.

裕的生活让人羡慕。

Fùyù de shēnghuó ràng rén xiànmù.

Affluent life makes people envious.

他通过勤奋变得有。

Tā tōngguò qínfèn biàn de fùyǒu.

He became rich through diligence.

的资源使国家强大。

Fēngfù de zīyuán shǐ guójiā qiángdà.

Abundant resources make a country powerful.

真正的裕不仅是物质上的,也是精神上的。

Zhēnzhèng de fùyù bùjǐn shì wùzhì shàng de, yě shì jīngshén shàng de.

True affluence is not only material but also spiritual.