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浮
fú
Description
"浮"的意思是东西在水上或空中，不会沉下去。
"浮" means something stays on water or in the air and does not sink.
叶子浮在水面上，很漂亮。
Leaves float on the water surface, which looks very beautiful.
Meanings
浮fú
to float (on water or in air)
小船浮在水上。
The small boat floats on the water.
浮fú
to appear; to rise to the surface
他脸上浮出一丝微笑。
A faint smile appeared on his face.
浮fú
superficial; flighty; not solid
这个人做事很浮，不认真。
This person is superficial and not serious in his work.
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Notes
- Nuance
浮 emphasizes staying on top of a surface; 漂 stresses drifting/moving with water or wind.
- Etymology
the 氵 (water) radical shows the original meaning relates to floating on water.
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