发 (fā) - to send out & to issue
发 · fā
to send out;
to issue;
to emit;
to develop;
to expand;
to become rich;
hair (in traditional form 髮)
to send outto issueto emit
Usage highlights
to send outto developto discoverto issueto get richto start
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He sent a message (发消息).
- The company developed a new product (发新产品).
- She discovered a problem (发现问题).
- The flowers are blooming (花开了).
Collocations
- to send out(发出)
- to develop(发展)
- to discover(发现)
- to issue(发布)
- to get rich(发财)
- to start(出发)
Idioms
- To make a great fortune overnight(一夜暴发)
- To strive vigorously(奋发图强)
- To become angry(发怒)
- To issue an order(发号施令)
- To shine with unusual splendor(英姿焕发)
Cultural background
FAQ- 发 represents two distinct traditional characters: 發 (to send/emit) and 髮 (hair), merged in simplification.
- In business contexts, 发 is considered auspicious, especially in 发财 (to get rich).
- The character appears in many technological and scientific terms due to its 'development' meaning.