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葡 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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葡
pú
Portugal
ns, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #44099, Very Hard
葡
pú
Portuguese
ns, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #44099, Very Hard
葡
pú
grapes; Portugal, Portuguese
ns, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #44099, Very Hard
葡
pú
abbr. for 葡萄牙[Pú táo yá]
ns, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #44099, Very Hard
葡
pú
abbr. for 葡萄牙[Pu2 tao2 ya2]
unknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #44099, Very Hard
pú(Pu2)pu T2
1Portugal
2Portuguese
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March 24, 2026
葡pú(Pu2)
The character 葡 (pú) primarily refers to Portugal and is often used in contexts related to the Portuguese language or culture. It can also denote grapes, as seen in the word 葡萄 (pútáo), which means 'grapes'. This character is commonly encountered in discussions about geography, cuisine, or when referring to the Portuguese-speaking world.
Strokes12Radical艹Frequency#44099DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
葡 is significant in Chinese culture due to the growing interest in Portuguese wines and cuisine. The character is also tied to the Portuguese influence in various parts of the world, including Macau, which has a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures.
Memory tip
Imagine a grape (葡萄) hanging from a vine, which looks like a map of Portugal. The shape of the character 葡 resembles a vine, helping you remember that it’s associated with grapes and Portugal. The pronunciation 'pú' can be remembered by picturing a 'poet' (sounds like 'pó') reciting a verse about the beauty of Portugal's vineyards.
Meanings of 葡
pú(Pu2)
1Portugal
2Portuguese
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About 葡
葡Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#44099Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
When using 葡, be cautious of its context; it should not be confused with other similar-sounding characters. The character is primarily used in formal contexts when discussing Portugal or grapes, but it can also appear in informal conversations about food and culture. Ensure proper tone is used, as 'pú' is pronounced with a rising tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.
HSK Study Tips
Although 葡 is not listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects to Level 2 vocabulary such as 水果 (shuǐguǒ, fruit) and 文化 (wénhuà, culture). Students should focus on recognizing this character in written texts and associating it with Portuguese culture and language, as well as common food items like grapes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 葡 with similar characters like 付 (fù) or 脱 (tuō), leading to mistaken meanings. For example, saying '我喜欢付萄' instead of '我喜欢葡萄' (I like grapes) is incorrect; the correct term is 葡萄.
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葡 = 艹 + 匍. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 葡
IDS Structure⿱艹匍
葡Full character
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艹cao3
top
匍pu2
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How to say Portugal in Chinese
“Portugal” in Chinese is葡pú
The character 葡 (pú) primarily refers to Portugal and is often used in contexts related to the Portuguese language or culture. It can also denote grapes, as seen in the word 葡萄 (pútáo), which means 'grapes'. This character is commonly encountered in discussions about geography, cuisine, or when referring to the Portuguese-speaking world.
When to use 葡
When using 葡, be cautious of its context; it should not be confused with other similar-sounding characters. The character is primarily used in formal contexts when discussing Portugal or grapes, but it can also appear in informal conversations about food and culture. Ensure proper tone is used, as 'pú' is pronounced with a rising tone, which can change the meaning if mispronounced.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 葡 with similar characters like 付 (fù) or 脱 (tuō), leading to mistaken meanings. For example, saying '我喜欢付萄' instead of '我喜欢葡萄' (I like grapes) is incorrect; the correct term is 葡萄.
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Grammar patterns of 葡
葡 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 5 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.
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Cultural Notes for 葡
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In Western cultures, Portugal is often associated with its rich maritime history, while in China, the focus may be more on the food and wine produced in the region, reflecting different cultural values.
Word Family of 葡
Words containing this character15
葡萄pútaogrape
葡萄酒pútaojiǔ(grape) wine
葡萄牙pútáoyáPortugal
葡萄糖pútaotángglucose C6H12O6
葡萄牙语pútáoyáyǔPortuguese (language)葡萄牙語
葡萄干pútaogānraisin葡萄乾
葡púgrape
葡萄园pútaoyuánvineyard葡萄園
葡萄球菌pútaoqiújūnstaphylococcus
葡萄柚pútáoyòugrapefruit
葡萄汁pútáozhīgrape juice
葡萄牙人pútáoyárénPortuguese (person)
葡萄藤pútaoténggrape vine
葡萄紫pútaozǐgrayish purple color
葡糖胺pútáng’ànglucosamine
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Frequently asked questions about 葡
The full name for 葡 (pú) in Chinese is 葡萄牙 (Pútáoyá), which translates to 'Portugal.' This term is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing the country.
You can use 葡 (pú) in a sentence to refer to Portugal or anything related to Portuguese culture. For example, you might say '我想学习葡萄牙语' (Wǒ xiǎng xuéxí Pútáoyá yǔ), meaning 'I want to learn Portuguese.'
葡 (pú) refers to Portugal or the Portuguese language in Chinese. It's commonly used as an abbreviation for 葡萄牙 (Pútáoyá), which is the full name for Portugal. This character is often encountered in discussions about geography or culture related to Portugal.
It is pronounced 'pú', with a rising tone.
葡萄 (pútáo) means 'grapes' in Chinese.
Yes, especially when discussing food, wine, or travel related to Portugal.
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