fú
孚
inspire confidence; credibility
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to inspire confidence; to be convincing; to command respect
literaryA classical/literary term, often used in formal writing. Not used alone in modern spoken Chinese; appears in compound words or set phrases.
Tā他
dé德
gāo高
wàng望
zhòng重
，
shēn深
fú孚
zhòng众
wàng望
。
He is virtuous and prestigious, truly commanding the confidence of the masses.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǐng领
dǎo导
yǐ以
chéng诚
xìn信
fú孚
yú于
xià下
shǔ属
。
This leader inspires confidence in his subordinates through integrity.
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Qí其
yán言
zú足
yǐ以
fú孚
rén人
。
His words are convincing enough to gain people's trust.