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濮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
a county in Henan provincens, 17 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
name of a riverunknown, 17 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
surname Puunknown, 17 strokes, radical 氵, Very Hard
(Pu2) T2
  1. 1a county in Henan province
  2. 2name of a river
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March 24, 2026
(Pu2)

The character 濮 (pú) primarily refers to a county located in Henan province, China. It can also denote a river and is used as a surname, particularly 'Pu.' This character is less commonly used in daily conversation, more often appearing in geographical or historical contexts.

Strokes17RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The county of 濮 has historical significance and is mentioned in various Chinese texts, including classical literature, which can be explored for deeper cultural understanding. Its connection to the river also reflects the importance of waterways in Chinese civilization.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene river (the 'Pú' river) flowing gently through the county of 濮, where the '水' radical (water) indicates its connection to water bodies. Visualize a peaceful landscape in Henan to remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 濮

(Pu2)
1a county in Henan province
2name of a river
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About 濮

Simplified
17Strokes
Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 濮

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a serene river (the 'Pú' river) flowing gently through the county of 濮, where the '水' radical (water) indicates its connection to water bodies. Visualize a peaceful landscape in Henan to remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Usage Notes

When using 濮, ensure you are referring to the correct context, such as geographical names or surnames, to avoid confusion. It's more formal and specialized, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'pú' could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 濮 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 2 and 3 words related to geography and places, such as '城市' (city) and '河' (river). Focus on recognizing the character in texts about Chinese geography to enhance your reading skills.

Cultural Note

The county of 濮 has historical significance and is mentioned in various Chinese texts, including classical literature, which can be explored for deeper cultural understanding. Its connection to the river also reflects the importance of waterways in Chinese civilization.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 濮 with similar-sounding characters like '铺' (pū, meaning 'to spread' or 'shop'). Always double-check the context to ensure proper usage. For instance, saying '我去铺' (I go to Pu) when you mean a location can lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 濮

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Etymology of 濮

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

water

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Phonetic (sound)
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 濮?

Decomposition of 濮

IDS Structure⿰氵僕
Full Character
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shui3
left
pu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 濮?

Write 濮

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Grammar Patterns of 濮

濮 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 1

Complete the Sentence

孟岗集洼陷是东____凹陷内勘探程度最低的地区.

Menggangji sag is a region least explored in Dongpu depression.

Example Sentences for 濮 (1)

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孟岗集洼陷是东濮凹陷内勘探程度最低的地区.

mèng gǎng jí wā xiàn shì dōng pú āo xiàn nèi kān tàn chéng dù zuì dī de dì qū.

Menggangji sag is a region least explored in Dongpu depression.

Cultural Notes for 濮

🏮Cultural insight

The county of 濮 has historical significance and is mentioned in various Chinese texts, including classical literature, which can be explored for deeper cultural understanding. Its connection to the river also reflects the importance of waterways in Chinese civilization.

Word Family of 濮

Words Containing This Character5
surname Pu
濮阳Puyang prefecture level city in Henan濮陽
濮阳市Puyang prefecture level city in Henan濮陽市
濮阳县Puyang county in Puyang, Henan濮陽縣
桑间濮上lovers' rendezvous桑間濮上
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Compound Meaning

What does 濮 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 濮

濮 refers to a county in Henan province, a river, and can also be a surname.