fu3 syu3富庶
Jyutpingfu3 syu3
Yalefu syu
Definition
Rich, prosperous, and populous; having abundant wealth and resources.
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How it's used
Focuses on the collective wealth and abundance of resources within a specific region or society rather than individual personal wealth. It carries a formal, slightly literary tone that is rarely used in casual conversation to describe a person's bank account. You will most often encounter it in news reports, historical accounts, or formal descriptions of a country's economic status.
Examples
This place used to be a prosperous fishing village.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a wealthy person, as it specifically refers to the prosperity of a land or community. Use 有錢 or 富有 when talking about individuals instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
