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March 24, 2026
曝pù(pu4)
The character 曝 (pù) means to expose to sunlight or air, often used in the context of airing out clothes or revealing something hidden. It can imply making something known or visible that was previously concealed. In both literal and figurative uses, it emphasizes the action of bringing something out into the open.
Strokes19Radical日Frequency#28208DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, airing clothes under the sun is a common practice, symbolizing cleanliness and freshness. It's often associated with traditional beliefs about health and hygiene, where sunlight is seen as a natural disinfectant.
Memory Tip
Imagine a bright sun (the top part of 曝) shining down on clothes hanging on a line, letting them air and dry. The lower part, resembling a person (亻), is standing by, watching the process of airing out. This imagery connects the idea of exposure to sunlight and the pronunciation 'pù'.
Meanings of 曝
pù(pu4)
1to air
2to sun
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About 曝
曝Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 曝
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a bright sun (the top part of 曝) shining down on clothes hanging on a line, letting them air and dry. The lower part, resembling a person (亻), is standing by, watching the process of airing out. This imagery connects the idea of exposure to sunlight and the pronunciation 'pù'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 曝 with similar characters like 暴 (bào), which means violent or fierce. It's commonly used in informal contexts, but can also appear in written Chinese when discussing the process of airing or exposing. Common collocations include 曝晒 (pù shài), meaning to sunbathe or expose to sunlight.
HSK Study Tips
Although 曝 is not in the official HSK levels, it connects with words like 晒 (shài, to sun) and 露 (lù, to reveal). Students should focus on contexts where exposure, either literal or metaphorical, is discussed, enhancing vocabulary around such themes.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, airing clothes under the sun is a common practice, symbolizing cleanliness and freshness. It's often associated with traditional beliefs about health and hygiene, where sunlight is seen as a natural disinfectant.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 曝 with 暴 (bào) due to similar pronunciation and appearance. For instance, saying '我今天要暴衣服' (I want to暴 the clothes) is incorrect; the correct form is '曝衣服'.
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Grammar Patterns of 曝
曝 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
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自动____光按钮安装在镜头脱卸按钮下面，十分不便。
The autoexposure button is awkwardly placed under the lens release button.
Five leading fighter pilots have been captured and paraded before the media.
3
她的问题在于她每天都想要在媒体上曝一曝光。
tā de wèn tí zài yú tā měi tiān dū xiǎng yào zài méi tǐ shàng pù yī pù guāng。
The trouble with her is she needs her daily fix of publicity.
4
对延时曝气法而言,理论上污泥生成量应为零.
duì yán shí pù qì fǎ ér yán, , lǐ lùn shàng wū ní shēng chéng liáng yīng wéi.
Theoretically sludge yield is nil for the extended aeration process.
5
曝光百分之一秒就够了.
pù guāng bǎi fēn zhī yī miǎo jiù gòu le.
An exposure of one - hundredth of a second will be enough.
Cultural Notes for 曝
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, airing clothes under the sun is a common practice, symbolizing cleanliness and freshness. It's often associated with traditional beliefs about health and hygiene, where sunlight is seen as a natural disinfectant.
Word Family of 曝
Words Containing This Character6
曝光bàoguāngto expose (photography)
曝pùto air
曝露exposure
曝晒to expose to strong sunlight曝曬
曝光表light meter
一曝十寒sporadic effort
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Compound Meaning
What does 曝光 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 曝
You can say '我把衣服曝在阳光下' (I exposed the clothes to sunlight).
It can be used in both, but is more common in written contexts discussing exposure or airing out.
Synonyms include 晒 (shài) and 曝晒 (pù shài), both relating to exposure to sunlight.
