How to Write 富 (fù) — Meaning “rich; wealthy”

Picture a house (宀) filled with so many treasures that the bottom part 畐 looks like a person with a big belly (the 田 field shape is the belly, 一口 is the mouth). This helps you remember that a rich person has a full house and a full stomach.

The top radical 宀 should be wide enough to cover the bottom part. The bottom 畐 consists of 一 (one), 口 (mouth), and 田 (field); make sure the 田 is centered and not too large. A common mistake is writing the 口 too big, making the character unbalanced.

富 has a full bottom with 田 inside, meaning 'rich'. 宰 has 宀 on top and 辛 (bitter/spicy) below, meaning 'to slaughter' or 'official'. 害 has 宀 on top and a different bottom (a modified 丰 with 口), meaning 'to harm'. Focus on the bottom part: 田 (field) for abundance, 辛 (spiky) for killing, and a missing 田 for harm.

富 is very common in words like 丰富 (abundant) and 富有 (wealthy). In Chinese culture, being 富 is not only about money but also implies having a full and satisfying life; the character appears in many auspicious phrases and decorations during Chinese New Year to wish for prosperity.

Common words containing 富 include: 丰富 (fēng fù) — Rich; abundant; 富有 (fù yǒu) — wealthy; to be rich in; 富人 (fù rén) — rich person; the wealthy.