賻

A phono-semantic compound consisting of:

貝 (shell; money) — semantic component, indicating wealth or valuables;

尃 (fū) — phonetic component, providing the sound. The structure conveys wealth being given or distributed, particularly in a ritual or social context.
Semantic development: - shell/money (貝);

- giving valuables;

- ritual offering;

- funeral gift (condolence money).

Thus, 賻 developed into a specialized social and ritual term.

부의 (賻儀) — condolence money

부조 (扶助 / 賻助) — aid or assistance (in funerary context)

賻 is a low-frequency character, mostly used in formal or traditional settings. The compound 賻儀 is the standard term for condolence money in East Asian cultures. The character reflects a cultural value: supporting the bereaved through material assistance.
Related characters: 贈 — to give; to present

施 — to give; to bestow

助 — to help

貝 — money; valuables

Among these, 賻 specifically denotes giving in the context of mourning, making it highly specialized.