() - Fu — to spread out & to extend

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fū | 11 strokes | radical:

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Fu — to spread out;

to extend;

to display;

to arrange;

also used in names meaning 'abundant' or 'widespread'.

Fu — to spread outto extendto display

Usage highlights

spread outdisplay talentimplement fullypermeatewidespreadarrange

Synonyms

  • to spread; to apply; to lay out
  • to spread; to announce; to arrange
  • to spread out; to unfold; to display

Antonyms

  • to gather; to collect; to retract
  • to restrain; to hold back; to collect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The flowers spread their petals (旉展).
  • He displayed his talents (旉才).
  • The plan was fully implemented (旉行).
  • The fragrance permeated the air (旉散).

Collocations

  • spread out(旉展)
  • display talent(旉才)
  • implement fully(旉行)
  • permeate(旉散)
  • widespread(旉布)
  • arrange(旉设)

Idioms

  • To spread virtue far and wide(旉德扬名)
  • To display literary talent(旉文展采)
  • To implement benevolence widely(旉仁布泽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character related to the concept of spreading, extending, or displaying something.
  • Often used in classical texts to describe the dissemination of virtue, influence, or culture.
  • In naming, conveys a sense of abundance, widespread influence, and graceful display.

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