How to Write 畐 (fú) — Meaning “Full / Abundant (ancient character)”

Imagine a field (田) covered by a lid (the top strokes) because the crops are so abundant they need to be contained. The lid over the mouth (口) and field together forms a picture of overflowing fullness.

Start with the top horizontal stroke, then write the vertical line and the top box, followed by the middle mouth, and finally the wide field at the bottom. A common mistake is making the mouth too large — keep it smaller so the field below can be the widest part.

畐 has 田 at the bottom with a complex top, while 男 places 田 on top and 力 (strength) below, meaning "male." 甸 has 田 enclosed by a wrapper (勹), meaning "outskirts." Visually, 畐 is taller with three layers, while 男 and 甸 are more compact.

畐 itself is an ancient character rarely used alone today. However, it appears as a component in common characters like 富 (fù, "rich"), where it represents abundance. Knowing 畐 helps understand the meaning of such compound characters and classical texts.

Common words containing 畐 include: 畐 (fú) — Full / Abundant (ancient character).