富裕
fùyū · HSK 7
rich
💰 富 = wealth + 裕 = abundant; both characters mean rich, doubled for emphasis
富 (fù) means wealthy and 裕 (yù) means abundant or ample. Pairing two near-synonyms is a common Chinese pattern that intensifies the meaning — here, doubly rich, i.e. prosperous and well-off.
富 — roof 宀 + one 一 + mouth 口 + field 田
Originally a pictograph of a tall jar full of grain or wine under a roof, symbolizing a household with abundant stores. The lower part 畐 depicted the full vessel and also gave the sound, while 宀 (roof) marked the home. Over time the meaning shifted from 'full vessel' to 'wealth, abundance, rich.'