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March 24, 2026
浦pǔ(Pu3)
The character 浦 (pǔ) primarily refers to a beach, shore, or river bank, often in the context of natural landscapes. It can also denote a surname, Pu, and is occasionally used to refer to old river drainage ditches. This word is commonly used in geographical contexts or when discussing bodies of water.
Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#11348DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, rivers and shores hold significant importance as they are often associated with poetry and nature appreciation. The character 浦 may be encountered in literature describing scenic landscapes, reflecting the deep connection between Chinese culture and water bodies.
Memory tip
Imagine standing on a beach (浦) where the river gently meets the shore. The character 浦 combines the water radical 水 (shuǐ), symbolizing rivers and lakes, with the phonetic component 甫 (fǔ), which sounds similar to 'pǔ.' Picture a 'puddle' on the shore to help remember the pronunciation.
Meanings of 浦
pǔ(Pu3)
1beach, shore, river bank; surname
2river drainage ditch (old)
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About 浦
浦Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 浦
Usage Notes
浦 is typically used in formal contexts related to geography and nature. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 普 (pǔ), which means 'universal.' Pay attention to the context to avoid such errors, and remember that 浦 generally refers to specific locations rather than general concepts.
HSK Study Tips
Though 浦 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it is beneficial to recognize it alongside words related to water, such as 河 (hé, river) and 海 (hǎi, sea). Students should focus on its usage in geographical terms as they expand their vocabulary related to nature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 浦 with similar characters like 普 (pǔ). For example, saying '我住在普' (wǒ zhù zài pǔ) instead of '我住在浦' (wǒ zhù zài pǔ) can lead to misunderstandings. Ensure you use 浦 only in appropriate geographical contexts.
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浦 = 氵 + 甫. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 浦
IDS Structure⿰氵甫
浦Full character
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氵shui3
left
甫fu3
right
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Parts
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How to say beach, shore, river bank; surname in Chinese
“beach, shore, river bank; surname” in Chinese is浦pǔ
The character 浦 (pǔ) primarily refers to a beach, shore, or river bank, often in the context of natural landscapes. It can also denote a surname, Pu, and is occasionally used to refer to old river drainage ditches. This word is commonly used in geographical contexts or when discussing bodies of water.
When to use 浦
浦 is typically used in formal contexts related to geography and nature. A common mistake is confusing it with similar-sounding characters like 普 (pǔ), which means 'universal.' Pay attention to the context to avoid such errors, and remember that 浦 generally refers to specific locations rather than general concepts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 浦 with similar characters like 普 (pǔ). For example, saying '我住在普' (wǒ zhù zài pǔ) instead of '我住在浦' (wǒ zhù zài pǔ) can lead to misunderstandings. Ensure you use 浦 only in appropriate geographical contexts.
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浦
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Grammar Patterns of 浦
浦 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.
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
他出现在塞____路斯北部，声称自己很高兴又回家了。
He turned up in northern Cyprus, declaring himself happy to be home.
