孚
sincere, nourish, encase
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Readings
On'yomi
- フ
Kun'yomi
- たまご
- はぐく.む
Meaning
孚 centers on a sincere, nurturing protection: to nourish and encase something with genuine care, like a parent sheltering a child.
Most common words using 孚
- 風沢中孚ふうたくちゅうふ
zhong fu (hexagram 61 of the I Ching: inner truth)
Study
Etymology
孚 combines 爫 (a hand from above) and 子 (a child), suggesting a hand sheltering or nurturing a child. This conveys sincerity and protective care.
Meaning mnemonic
A hand (爫) reaches down to gently encase and nourish a child (子). This sincere act of protection captures the essence of 孚.
Reading mnemonic
For フ, imagine a parent saying 'Foo!' softly while playing peek-a-boo with the child under their hand: 'Foo' -> フ, a sincere, nurturing moment.