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埔 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
埔bùarena; market; plain; portg, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
埔bùwharfunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
埔bùflat land next to a river or oceanunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
埔bùpierunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
埔pǔarena; market; plain; portg, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
埔pǔwharfunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
埔pǔflat land next to a river or oceanunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
埔pǔpierunknown, 10 strokes, radical 土, rank #46616, Very Hard
bù(bu4)bu
primary
 T4
  1. 1arena; market; plain; port
  2. 2wharf
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March 24, 2026

埔bù(bu4)

The character 埔 (bù) refers to a flat or level area of land, often near water bodies such as rivers or oceans. It can denote places like ports, wharfs, or markets where goods are exchanged, highlighting its use in both geographical and commercial contexts.

Strokes10Radical土Frequency#46616DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese coastal regions, the term 埔 is often associated with fishing and trade activities, reflecting the historical importance of ports in local economies and culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a wide, flat plain next to a river where boats dock. The character 埔 has the radical 土 (earth) at the bottom, suggesting land, while the top component resembles a shelter or structure where trading occurs, echoing the idea of a market or port.

Meanings of 埔

bù(bu4)
primary
1arena; market; plain; port
2wharf
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埔Simplified
10Strokes
土Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 埔

Usage Notes

This character is often used in compound words related to locations, like 埔头 (bù tóu, pier) or 埔场 (bù chǎng, market). Be cautious with pronunciation as it may be confused with similar-sounding characters; ensure you emphasize the fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

Though not listed under HSK, understanding 埔 can enhance comprehension of geographical terms. Students should focus on its use in context with other location-related characters to build a stronger vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 埔 with similar characters like 埠 (bù, port) due to pronunciation. To avoid this, remember that 埔 relates more to flat land and markets rather than just ports.

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Etymology of 埔

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

Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 甫 represents the sound.

Memory hint

earth

Semantic (meaning)土
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Phonetic (sound)甫
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Origin

埔 = 土 + 甫. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 埔

IDS Structure⿰土甫
埔Full character
=
土Tu3
left
甫fu3
right
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Parts

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How to say arena; market; plain; port in Chinese

“arena; market; plain; port” in Chinese is埔bù

The character 埔 (bù) refers to a flat or level area of land, often near water bodies such as rivers or oceans. It can denote places like ports, wharfs, or markets where goods are exchanged, highlighting its use in both geographical and commercial contexts.

When to use 埔

This character is often used in compound words related to locations, like 埔头 (bù tóu, pier) or 埔场 (bù chǎng, market). Be cautious with pronunciation as it may be confused with similar-sounding characters; ensure you emphasize the fourth tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 埔 with similar characters like 埠 (bù, port) due to pronunciation. To avoid this, remember that 埔 relates more to flat land and markets rather than just ports.

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Word Family of 埔

Words containing this character13
柬埔寨Cambodia
埔bùport
黄埔Guangdong Harbor黃埔
黄埔军校Whampoa Military Academy黃埔軍校
黄埔区Huangpu district of Guangzhou city 廣州市|广州市[Guǎng​zhōu​shì], Guangdong黃埔區
大埔Dabu county in Meizhou 梅州, Guangdong
大埔县Dabu county in Meizhou 梅州, Guangdong大埔縣
北埔乡Beibu or Peipu township in Hsinchu County 新竹縣|新竹县[Xīn​zhú​Xiàn], northwest Taiwan北埔鄉
大埔乡Dabu or Tabu township in Chiayi county 嘉義縣|嘉义县[Jiā​yì​xiàn], west Taiwan大埔鄉
内埔乡Neipu township in Pingtung County 屏東縣|屏东县[Píng​dōng​Xiàn], Taiwan內埔鄉
新埔镇Xinbu or Hsinpu town in Hsinchu County 新竹縣|新竹县[Xīn​zhú​Xiàn], northwest Taiwan新埔鎮
中埔乡Zhongbu or Chungpu township in Chiayi county 嘉義縣|嘉义县[Jiā​yì​xiàn], west Taiwan中埔鄉
外埔乡Waipu township in Taichung county 臺中縣|台中县[Tái​zhōng​xiàn], Taiwan外埔鄉
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Frequently Asked Questions about 埔

It commonly refers to flat areas of land near water, including ports and marketplaces.

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