Usage of 敷 (fū)
The character 敷 primarily means "to apply," "to spread," or "to lay out." It is often used in contexts involving applying medicine, spreading cloth, or painting surfaces.
Common Collocations
- 敷药 (fū yào): to apply medicine, commonly used in medical contexts.
- 敷布 (fū bù): to spread cloth, often for covering or decoration.
- 敷油漆 (fū yóuqī): to apply paint, used in construction or renovation.
Notes
敷 is a formal or literary term and less common in everyday speech compared to verbs like 涂 (tú) for "to paint" or 铺 (pū) for "to lay out." When used, it often implies careful or even spreading or applying something evenly. Avoid confusing 敷 with 服 (fú), which relates to服用 (to take medicine orally) rather than applying it externally.