富含

• Pinyin: fù hán
• Hanzi breakdown: 富 = 宀 + 畐 (abundant, wealthy, rich); 含 = 今 + 口 (contain, hold in mouth)

Meaning

To be rich in; to be abundant in. Describes something that contains a large quantity of a particular nutrient, element, or quality.

Most commonly used in nutrition and science: 富含维生素 (rich in vitamins), 富含蛋白质 (protein-rich), 富含矿物质 (mineral-rich). Also used metaphorically: 富含哲理 (rich in philosophical insight), 富含文化内涵 (culturally rich). Functions as a verb-complement compound that modifies the subject.

Examples

1. 深海鱼类富含欧米伽三脂肪酸，对心血管健康具有重要的保护作用。 Deep-sea fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which play an important protective role in cardiovascular health.
2. 这片热带雨林土壤富含有机质，为多种珍稀植物的生长提供了理想条件。 The soil in this tropical rainforest is rich in organic matter, providing ideal conditions for many rare plants to grow.
3. 该地区的民间故事富含当地的历史记忆与文化智慧，具有重要的人类学价值。 The region’s folk tales are rich in local historical memory and cultural wisdom, and they have significant value for anthropology.

Usage Guide

Context: nutrition, science, environment, culture

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 菠菜和西兰花都富含铁元素，适合贫血患者在日常饮食中适量摄入。(Both spinach and broccoli are rich in iron, making them suitable for anaemia patients to consume in moderate amounts in their daily diet.)
• 这部历史小说富含珍贵的史料细节，令读者得以身临其境地感受那个时代的气息。(This historical novel is rich in valuable historical details, allowing readers to experience the atmosphere of that era as if they were present.)

Don't Say

• 富含了一些想法 — 富含 does not take 了 as a completion marker; it is a stative description, not an action verb; use 充满了 or 蕴含了 instead

Origin & History

富 (rich/abundant) + 含 (contain/hold)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal