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噗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
噗pūto burstzg, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #11557, Very Hard
噗pū(onom.) popunknown, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #11557, Very Hard
噗pūplopunknown, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #11557, Very Hard
噗pūpfffunknown, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #11557, Very Hard
噗pūputt-putt of a motorunknown, 15 strokes, radical 口, rank #11557, Very Hard
pū(pu1)pu T1
  1. 1to burst
  2. 2(onom.) pop
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March 24, 2026

噗pū(pu1)

The character 噗 (pū) is an onomatopoeic word that describes a bursting or popping sound, similar to the sound made when something like a balloon pops or a small object falls into water. It is often used in informal contexts to convey suddenness or a light-hearted tone, such as laughter or a small engine's noise.

Strokes15Radical口Frequency#11557DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, onomatopoeic words like 噗 are prevalent in storytelling and comic books, adding a vibrant and expressive quality to the language. This reflects the importance of sound in conveying emotions and actions.

Memory tip

Imagine a balloon (represented by 噗) that suddenly bursts, making a 'puff' sound. The character's components suggest a burst of air coming out, which helps you remember the pronunciation 'pū' like a puff of air escaping.

Meanings of 噗

pū(pu1)
1to burst
2(onom.) pop
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About 噗

噗Simplified
15Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 噗 with other similar-sounding characters, such as 扑 (pū), which means to pounce or pounce on. 噗 is informal and best used in casual conversations, especially when describing light-hearted actions or sounds.

HSK Study Tips

Although 噗 is not an HSK level word, it can be a fun addition for learners at any level to express sounds. Students should focus on understanding its use in context and how it complements other sound-related words they may encounter.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 噗 with 扑 (pū) and use it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我噗了一个人' (I pū-ed a person) instead of '我扑了一个人' (I pounced on someone) is incorrect.

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Etymology of 噗

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory hint

mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)菐
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Origin

噗 = 口 + 菐. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 噗

IDS Structure⿰口菐
噗Full character
=
口kou3
left
菐pu2
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 噗?

How to say to burst in Chinese

“to burst” in Chinese is噗pū

The character 噗 (pū) is an onomatopoeic word that describes a bursting or popping sound, similar to the sound made when something like a balloon pops or a small object falls into water. It is often used in informal contexts to convey suddenness or a light-hearted tone, such as laughter or a small engine's noise.

When to use 噗

Common mistakes include confusing 噗 with other similar-sounding characters, such as 扑 (pū), which means to pounce or pounce on. 噗 is informal and best used in casual conversations, especially when describing light-hearted actions or sounds.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 噗 with 扑 (pū) and use it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我噗了一个人' (I pū-ed a person) instead of '我扑了一个人' (I pounced on someone) is incorrect.

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噗

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Grammar patterns of 噗

噗 carries 5 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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子弹把尘土打得____噗直冒烟.

Bullets whipped up the dust.

Example sentences for 噗 (1)

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子弹把尘土打得噗噗直冒烟.

zǐdàn bǎ chén tǔ dǎ de pū pū zhí mào yān.

Bullets whipped up the dust.

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Word Family of 噗

Words containing this character1
噗pūplop

Frequently asked questions about 噗

Use 噗 in informal settings when you want to describe a light sound or action, such as popping or playful noises.

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