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副(fù) — meaning, uses and examples

1. prefix vice-, deputy, secondary

   他是公司的副经理。

   Tā shì gōngsī de fù jīnglǐ.

   He is the deputy manager of the company.

2. measure word measure word for pairs, sets, facial expressions

   他戴着一副眼镜。

   Tā dài zhe yī fù yǎnjìng.

   He wears a pair of glasses.

3. verb to correspond to; to match (in set phrases, e.g. 名副其实; written)

   他的能力和业绩完全名副其实。

   Tā de nénglì hé yèjì wánquán míngfùqíshí.

   His ability and performance fully live up to his reputation.