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March 24, 2026
肥沃féiwò(fei2wo4)
肥沃 (fei2 wo4) refers to land that is rich in nutrients and capable of supporting abundant plant growth. It is often used in agricultural contexts to describe soil that is fertile and productive, indicating its suitability for farming and cultivation.
Frequency#28273DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 肥沃 land is vital, especially in regions where agriculture is a primary source of livelihood. The success of crops directly influences festivals and traditions, highlighting the importance of fertile land in sustaining communities.
Memory Tip
Imagine a plump (肥) cow (沃) happily grazing on lush, green grass in a fertile valley. The cow represents the '肥' (fat) aspect of fertile land, while the '沃' (rich) component shows how this land nourishes life, making it visually and conceptually memorable.
Meanings of 肥沃
féiwò(fei2wo4)
1fertile
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About 肥沃
肥沃Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#28273Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 肥沃
Quick Contrast
肥 (fat) vs 富饶 (bountiful) — use 肥沃 for soil quality, while 富饶 emphasizes abundance in resources or wealth.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a plump (肥) cow (沃) happily grazing on lush, green grass in a fertile valley. The cow represents the '肥' (fat) aspect of fertile land, while the '沃' (rich) component shows how this land nourishes life, making it visually and conceptually memorable.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the contexts in which you use 肥沃, as it is more formal and typically used in literature or discussions about agriculture. Common collocations include 肥沃的土地 (fertile land) and 肥沃的土壤 (fertile soil). Avoid using it in casual conversations unless the topic is relevant.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 肥沃 connects to other agricultural terms you may encounter at this level, such as 种植 (zhòngzhí - to plant) and 收成 (shōuchéng - harvest). Focus on understanding its usage in context and how it relates to agricultural discussions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 肥沃 land is vital, especially in regions where agriculture is a primary source of livelihood. The success of crops directly influences festivals and traditions, highlighting the importance of fertile land in sustaining communities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 肥沃 with similar-sounding words such as 肥胖 (féipàng - obese). Remember that 肥沃 specifically relates to fertile land, while 肥胖 describes a condition of being overweight.
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Grammar Patterns of 肥沃
肥沃 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
注意那平坦的地势和____的红土地。
Notice the flatness and the rich, red earth.
Example Sentences for 肥沃 (5)
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注意那平坦的地势和肥沃的红土地。
zhù yì nà píng tǎn de dì shì hé féi wò de hóng tǔ dì。
This leaves fertile soil unprotected and prone to erosion.
3
现在是肥沃土地的地方在很久很久以前曾是一片片沙漠。
xiàn zài shì féi wò tǔ dì de dì fāng zài hěn jiǔ hěn jiǔ yǐ qián zēng shì yī piàn piàn shā mò。
Aeons ago, there were deserts where there is now fertile land.
4
他们使用武力把土著居民驱逐出了比较肥沃的土地。
tā mén shǐ yòng wǔ lì bǎ tǔ zhù jū mín qū zhú chū le bǐ jiào féi wò de tǔ dì。
They used force to banish the natives from the more fertile land.
5
多数玫瑰在土地肥沃、阳光充足的地方长得最好。
duō shù méi guī zài tǔ dì féi wò、 、 yáng guāng chōng zú de dì fāng cháng dé zuì。
Most roses like a sunny position in a fairly fertile soil.
Cultural Notes for 肥沃
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 肥沃 land is vital, especially in regions where agriculture is a primary source of livelihood. The success of crops directly influences festivals and traditions, highlighting the importance of fertile land in sustaining communities.
Frequently Asked Questions about 肥沃
While 肥沃 primarily describes soil, it can metaphorically refer to a rich environment for growth in other contexts, such as a 'fertile mind'.
The opposite would be 贫瘠 (pínjié), meaning barren or unproductive, often used to describe poor soil.
You can say '这片土地非常肥沃' (This piece of land is very fertile).
