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俸禄 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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俸禄fènglù俸禄 (fènglù) refers to an official's salary or stipend, typically in the context of government positions or roles of service. It implies a fixed and regular payment, often associated with one's duties and responsibilities in a formal setting.HSK 6, 16 strokes, Hard
fènglù(feng4lu4) T4
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May 27, 2026
俸禄fènglù(feng4lu4)

俸禄 (fènglù) refers to an official's salary or stipend, typically in the context of government positions or roles of service. It implies a fixed and regular payment, often associated with one's duties and responsibilities in a formal setting.

Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of '俸禄' reflects the Confucian value of respect for officials and the expectation of moral conduct in government roles, emphasizing the importance of duty and service to society.

Memory Tip

Imagine a royal court where officials receive their 'fènglù' (salary) in golden envelopes. The character '俸' looks like a person in a formal robe, receiving a treasure, while '禄' has a '禾' (grain) radical, symbolizing sustenance provided by their service.

About 俸禄

俸禄Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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工资 (gōngzī) - use 俸禄 when referring specifically to an official's salary, while 工资 is more general and can refer to any salary in various jobs.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a royal court where officials receive their 'fènglù' (salary) in golden envelopes. The character '俸' looks like a person in a formal robe, receiving a treasure, while '禄' has a '禾' (grain) radical, symbolizing sustenance provided by their service.

Usage Notes

This term is formal and often used in official documents or discussions regarding employment in government. A common mistake is to confuse it with '工资' (wage), which is more general and applies to various jobs, while 俸禄 is specific to official salaries.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK 6, students should focus on understanding the nuance between different terms for salary. Connecting '俸禄' with other HSK 6 terms related to employment and government will deepen comprehension.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of '俸禄' reflects the Confucian value of respect for officials and the expectation of moral conduct in government roles, emphasizing the importance of duty and service to society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '俸禄' with '工资' (wages) since both refer to payment. For instance, saying '他拿工资' (He receives salary) instead of '他拿俸禄' can be misleading in a formal context.

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Cultural Notes for 俸禄

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In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of '俸禄' reflects the Confucian value of respect for officials and the expectation of moral conduct in government roles, emphasizing the importance of duty and service to society.

Frequently Asked Questions about 俸禄

'俸禄' is primarily associated with government positions, whereas other terms like '工资' can apply to any job.