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府
fǔ
Description
“府”常常用在政府的名字里，比如“政府”。
"府" is often used in the names of governments, such as "政府" (government).
它也可以指有钱人或大人物住的大房子。
It can also refer to a large house where wealthy or important people live.
Meanings
府fǔ
government; official body
政府帮助了很多人。
The government helped many people.
府fǔ
large residence; mansion
这座王府很大很漂亮。
This prince's mansion is big and beautiful.
府fǔ
prefecture (old administrative region)
古时候这里叫开封府。
In ancient times, this place was called Kaifeng Prefecture.
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Notes
- Nuance
rarely used alone today; mostly appears in compounds like 政府 or place/residence names.
- Etymology
originally a place for storing documents, later extended to government offices and grand homes.
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