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浮

fú · fu

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

HSK 6

Meaning

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  1. to float
  2. superficial
  3. floating
  4. unstable
  5. movable
  6. provisional
  7. temporary
  8. transient
  9. impetuous
  10. hollow
  11. inflated
  12. to exceed
  13. superfluous
  14. excessive
  15. surplus
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2 examples
01

木(mù)头(tou)浮(fú)在(zài)水(shuǐ)面(miàn)上(shang)，慢(màn)慢(màn)漂(piāo)向(xiàng)远(yuǎn)处(chù)。

The wood floats on the water, slowly drifting into the distance.

02

他(tā)工(gōng)作(zuò)态(tài)度(du)太(tài)浮(fú)，不(bú)够(gòu)踏(tā)实(shi)。

His work attitude is too superficial and not solid enough.

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