fu3賦赋
Jyutpingfu3
Yalefu
Definition
To endow or bestow something precious or valuable.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in formal or literary contexts, particularly in the compound 天賦. It carries a sense of innate quality or divine bestowal rather than a simple act of giving. You will rarely encounter it as a standalone verb in daily speech.
Examples
He is gifted and has a natural talent for painting.
This ability was endowed upon him by heaven.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 畀, which is the standard colloquial verb for giving. Using 賦 in a casual sentence like 賦個蘋果畀我 will sound extremely unnatural and pretentious.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
