Common Meanings
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fó佛
Fó (佛) refers to 'Buddha' (from Sanskrit 'Buddha'), commonly used as a short form for Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, or to describe a perfectly enlightened being. It appears in terms like '佛爷' (master Buddha), '佛像' (Buddha statue), and idioms such as '借花献佛' (to offer a Buddha with borrowed flowers).
这座古老的寺庙里，供奉着一尊栩栩如生的佛像。
In this ancient temple, a lifelike Buddha statue is enshrined.
Refers to Buddhism, one of the world's major religions, or things associated with it, such as Buddhist families, temples, scriptures, or rituals.
这座古老的佛寺坐落在山脚下，环境清幽
This ancient Buddhist temple is nestled at the foot of the mountain, in a serene environment.
2
fú佛
Used in the compound word '仿佛' (fǎngfú), meaning 'as if', 'to seem', or 'like'.
她的歌声仿佛天籁。
Her singing voice is as if from heaven.
To go against; to violate; contrary to (as in 拂).
他的行为佛了他的诺言。
His actions went against his promise.
3
bì佛
Same as '弼', meaning to assist or support, especially in an administrative or advisory capacity.
他竭力佛佐，使事业蒸蒸日上
He made every effort to assist, ensuring the enterprise prospered day by day.
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bó佛
When pronounced 'bó', '佛' means to rise or flourish, similar to '勃'. This usage is archaic.
这片荒地，经过多年耕耘，今已佛起生机
After many years of cultivation, this barren land has now begun to flourish with vitality.