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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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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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Pronunciation of 浦
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 甫 represents the sound.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half甫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 浦?
Decomposition of 浦
IDS Structure⿰氵甫
浦Full Character
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氵shui3
left
甫fu3
right
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Which of these is a component of 浦?
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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Complete the Sentence
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.
