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富 (fù) is a phono-semantic compound. Its top component, the 宀 (mián) radical, signifies a roof or dwelling. The bottom component, 畐 (fú), serves as the phonetic element and depicts a full vessel, implying plenty. Combining a house with a full vessel originally indicated a household with abundant resources. This concrete image of domestic wealth later generalized to represent broader concepts of riches and prosperity. The character is also used metaphorically for non-material abundance, such as a wealth of experience, diverse knowledge, or ample natural resources.
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他非常富有。
这个家庭很富裕。
财富需要努力获得。
丰富的经验很重要。
富裕的生活让人羡慕。
他通过勤奋变得富有。
丰富的资源使国家强大。
真正的富裕不仅是物质上的，也是精神上的。