豊 (lǐ) - Abundant, rich, plentiful & ceremonial vessel full of offerings

豊Tone 3

lǐ ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

豊 · lǐ

Abundant, rich, plentiful;

ceremonial vessel full of offerings;

also used in names meaning prosperity and wealth.

Abundant, rich, plentifulceremonial vessel full of offeringsalso used in names meaning prosperity and wealth.

Usage highlights

Abundant harvestRich and variedPlentiful resourcesCeremonial vesselAbundant yearWealthy appearance

Synonyms

  • 富— wealthy, rich
  • 裕— abundant, plentiful
  • 豐— abundant, plentiful (traditional form)

Antonyms

  • 貧— poor, impoverished
  • 乏— lacking, scarce
  • 欠— deficient, owe

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The harvest was abundant (豊收).
  • They enjoyed a rich cultural life (豊富的文化生活).
  • The ceremony used ancient ritual vessels (豊器).
  • The region has plentiful resources (資源豊富).

Collocations

  • Abundant harvest(豊收)
  • Rich and varied(豊富)
  • Plentiful resources(資源豊富)
  • Ceremonial vessel(豊器)
  • Abundant year(豊年)
  • Wealthy appearance(豊腴)

Idioms

  • Abundant harvest and full granaries(豊收滿倉)
  • Rich in years and abundant in virtue(年豊德豊)
  • Abundant hair and full features(髮豊貌満)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a ceremonial vessel filled with offerings, symbolizing abundance and ritual significance.
  • In modern usage, primarily denotes material and spiritual richness, prosperity, and plenitude.
  • Often used in names to convey wishes for wealth, success, and abundant blessings.

FAQ