Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo). It means "man", "husband". [fu ren] means "madam", "Mrs"; [gong fu] refers to "martial art, kung fu",   [mei fu] means "brother in-law (husband of younger sister)".

Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo, Phu). It means "support", "lift up".

  Depending on dialect, the word  could be spelled as (Foo, Phu).  It means "blessed", "good fortune". [fu jian] is the province in China where Hokkiens come from.

  ^{Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo, Phu).  refers to "cotton rose hibiscus".}

  ^{Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo, Phu). It means "inspires confidence", "trust".}

  ^{Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo, Phu). It means "just", "only".}

  ^{Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo, Phu).}  It means "wealth", "rich".  [feng fu] means "rich and plentiful", [fu gui] means "rich and honourable"; [fu qiang] means "rich and powerful".

  ^{Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo, Phu). This word is used specifically as a Chinese surname.}

  ^{Depending on dialect, the word could be spelled as (Foo, Phu).  It means "abundant" or "mound".}

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