孚 (fú) — to inspire confidence; to be trusted

Definition

A literary/Classical-Chinese verb meaning 'to win trust' — used almost only in the set phrase 深孚众望 ('to enjoy the people's deep confidence'). Outside this phrase it is rare.

verb
to inspire confidenceto be trusted
Easily confused

Examples

  • 孚。
    Tā de néng lì shēn fú zhòng wàng.
    His ability is deeply trusted by the people.
  • 孚。
    Zhè wèi lǐng dǎo shēn fú zhòng wàng.
    This leader is deeply trusted by the people.
  • 孚。
    Wéi yǒu chéng xìn cái néng shēn fú zhòng wàng.
    Only honesty can be deeply trusted by the people.

Origin

Compound ideograph
六书liùshū
会意huìyì

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

The shape pairs 爪 (hand) with 子 (child), showing a hand capturing a child.

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