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丰富
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What does "丰富" mean in English?
rich; abundant这个城市有丰富的文化活动。
This city has rich cultural activities.
How to use "丰富" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
Having a great deal of something; abundant or plentiful.
他拥有丰富的经验。
He has abundant experience.
这个图书馆的藏书非常丰富。
This library has a very rich collection of books.
Commonly used to describe resources, experiences, or content that is plentiful or diverse.
formal
To enrich or make something more abundant.
我们需要丰富我们的知识。
We need to enrich our knowledge.
Often used in contexts like education, culture, or personal development.
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Pro Tip
Common Mistake
Avoid using '丰富' to describe physical abundance like 'a rich harvest' (use '丰收' instead) or 'a rich flavor' (use '浓郁' or '醇厚').
Gold Rule
Usage Context
'丰富' is typically used for abstract or qualitative abundance (e.g., experience, culture, knowledge). For concrete abundance (e.g., crops, money), use more specific terms like '丰收' (harvest) or '充足' (sufficient).
Word Origin
From classical Chinese, combining '丰' (abundant; plentiful) and '富' (wealthy; rich). The compound has been used since ancient times to describe abundance in resources, experiences, or qualities.
Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts. When describing people, it often implies a wealth of experience or knowledge. Avoid using it to describe physical objects like 'a rich cake' (use '甜' or '美味' instead).
Word Breakdown
丰
abundant; plentiful
root富
wealthy; rich
root汉英词典