富贵

富貴
fùguì
adjective #17,096

Meanings

  1. 1 riches and honor
  2. 2 wealthy and prestigious

Characters

= material wealth, = social prestige. Together they represent the Chinese ideal of prosperity.

Examples

HSK 7-9
Tā chūshēn fùguì zhī jiā.
He comes from a wealthy and prestigious family.
HSK 7-9
Rónghuá fùguì dōu shì guòyǎn-yúnyān.
Wealth and glory are all fleeting like passing clouds.

Tips

culture
富贵 is a highly auspicious concept in Chinese culture. The peony (牡丹) is called 富贵花 (flower of wealth and honor). Many names, decorations, and New Year wishes incorporate 富贵.

In Pop Culture

Huó zhe
To Live
1994 Zhang Yimou film. The protagonist is named 福贵, an ironic name given his tragic life.

Stroke Order

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