Common Meanings
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fǔ府
A place for storing documents or valuables; a treasury.
这座图书馆就像知识的府库，蕴藏着无数宝藏。
This library is like a treasury of knowledge, holding countless treasures.
In ancient times, a mansion or grand dwelling for nobles or officials; sometimes generalized to refer to someone's house.
这座王府气势恢宏，雕梁画栋，令人叹为观止。
This princely mansion is magnificent and grand, with carved beams and painted pillars, truly a sight to behold.
In historical China (Tang to Qing dynasties), 'fǔ' referred to an administrative division, ranking between a county and a province; it could also mean a prefectural seat or capital.
这座城市曾是该地区的经济首府。
This city used to be the economic capital of the region.
Government administrative office; prefecture.
市府大楼正在进行翻修。
The city hall building is undergoing renovation.
Refers to the internal organs, especially the 'fu' organs (hollow organs) in Traditional Chinese Medicine, synonymous with 腑 (fǔ).
人体的六府各司其职，共同维持生命活动
The body's six fu organs each perform their respective duties, jointly maintaining life activities.