Definitions
abundant; mound
Etymology
Depicts steps on a hillside.
About
The character "阜" originates from a pictographic representation of a terraced hill or mound, conveying its initial meaning related to elevated landforms, and its traditional form structurally depicts layered slopes through elements that suggest steps or levels. Over time, the semantic scope of "阜" extended beyond mere physical topography to incorporate notions of abundance and prosperity, a shift influenced by cultural associations between fertile highlands and material wealth, which is observable in classical texts employing the character to denote flourishing conditions or ample resources. In modern contexts, while less commonly used independently, it functions as a semantic component in numerous compounds, typically appearing in a condensed radical form on the left side of characters to convey meanings associated with terrain or elevation.
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我去过阜新市。
阜阳的风景很美。
阜康位于新疆北部。
他出生在阜平县。
这座城市经济阜盛。
这里物产阜丰，人民富裕。
山阜连绵，形成天然屏障。
依据山阜地势，修建了公路。