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氆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
氆pǔthick rough serge from Tibetx, 16 strokes, radical 毛
pǔ(pu3) T3
  1. 1thick rough serge from Tibet
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March 24, 2026

氆pǔ(pu3)

The character 氆 (pǔ) refers to a type of thick, rough fabric known as serge, traditionally produced in Tibet. This fabric is often used for clothing and textiles and is notable for its durability and warmth, making it ideal for cold climates.

Strokes16Radical毛
Cultural Note

In Tibetan culture, traditional clothing often incorporates unique fabrics like 氆, which are prized for their quality and warmth, reflecting the region's harsh climate and nomadic lifestyle.

Memory Tip

Think of 氆 (pǔ) as a 'puffy' fabric that provides warmth. The character has the radical for water (氵), suggesting the natural origins of the materials, combined with a sound that resembles 'puff' to remind you of its thick, cozy texture.

Meanings of 氆

pǔ(pu3)
1thick rough serge from Tibet
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About 氆

氆Simplified
16Strokes
毛Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

While 氆 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about textiles or cultural clothing. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; ensure you use the correct tone (pǔ) to convey the intended meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Though 氆 is not included in standard HSK levels, it is a useful word for those studying textiles or cultural aspects of Chinese language. Focus on related terms for fabrics and clothing to build a stronger vocabulary in this area.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 氆 as 'pu' without the correct tone, which could lead to confusion with other characters. Remember to use the falling tone: pǔ.

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Etymology of 氆

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

fur

Semantic (meaning)毛
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Phonetic (sound)普
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Case file: 氆

  1. 1The meaning half毛 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half普 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfur
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 氆?

Decomposition of 氆

IDS Structure⿺毛普
氆Full Character
=
毛Mao2
enclosing
普pu3
inner
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Which of these is a component of 氆?

How to say thick rough serge from Tibet in Chinese

“thick rough serge from Tibet” in Chinese is氆pǔ

The character 氆 (pǔ) refers to a type of thick, rough fabric known as serge, traditionally produced in Tibet. This fabric is often used for clothing and textiles and is notable for its durability and warmth, making it ideal for cold climates.

When to use 氆

While 氆 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, it may appear in discussions about textiles or cultural clothing. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; ensure you use the correct tone (pǔ) to convey the intended meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 氆 as 'pu' without the correct tone, which could lead to confusion with other characters. Remember to use the falling tone: pǔ.

Write 氆

氆

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Word Family of 氆

Words Containing This Character1
氆pǔthick rough serge from Tibet
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Compound Meaning

What does 氆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 氆

氆 refers to a thick, rough fabric known as serge, commonly associated with Tibetan textiles.

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