妋 (fū) - Greedy & lustful

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fū ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 女

枫惠

妋 · fū

Greedy;

lustful;

also an archaic term for a beautiful woman.

Greedylustfulalso an archaic term for a beautiful woman.

Usage highlights

Greedy heartLustful desireBeautiful womanAncient term

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 廉— honest, incorruptible
  • 俭— frugal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character describes greed (妋心).
  • In ancient texts, it could refer to a beautiful woman (美女).
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese.

Collocations

  • Greedy heart(妋心)
  • Lustful desire(妋欲)
  • Beautiful woman(美女)
  • Ancient term(古语)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Historically carried dual meanings of greed/lust and beauty, reflecting nuanced semantic development.

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