赙 (fù) - To give money or gifts to help with & to contribute to funeral costs.

赙Tone 4

fù ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

赙 · fù

To give money or gifts to help with funeral expenses;

to contribute to funeral costs.

To give money or gifts to help withto contribute to funeral costs.

Usage highlights

Funeral giftFuneral moneyFuneral assistanceFuneral contributionFuneral subsidyReceive funeral gifts

Synonyms

  • 赠— to give as a gift (more general)
  • 助— to assist, to help

Antonyms

  • 索— to demand, to ask for (opposite of giving)
  • 取— to take, to receive (opposite of giving)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They gave a generous contribution for the funeral (赙赠).
  • The family received financial assistance for the burial (赙仪).
  • He sent money to help with the funeral arrangements (赙金).
  • Funeral donations are a traditional practice (赙助).

Collocations

  • Funeral gift(赙赠)
  • Funeral money(赙金)
  • Funeral assistance(赙助)
  • Funeral contribution(赙仪)
  • Funeral subsidy(赙赉)
  • Receive funeral gifts(受赙)

Idioms

  • To give money for funeral expenses(赙赠之礼)
  • Funeral gifts and condolences(赙赗之仪)
  • To assist with funeral costs(赙助丧事)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, giving money or gifts for funerals is considered an important social obligation to show respect and support for the bereaved family.
  • This practice dates back to ancient times and is mentioned in classical texts as part of proper ritual conduct.
  • The amount and manner of giving funeral contributions often reflect the social relationship between the giver and the deceased.

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