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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
濮púsurname Puunknown, 17 strokes, radical 氵
濮púa county in Henan provincens, 17 strokes, radical 氵
濮púname of a riverunknown, 17 strokes, radical 氵
pú(Pu2)pu T2
  1. 1surname Pu
  2. 2a county in Henan province
Also a Chinese surname, Pu — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

濮pú(Pu2)

The character 濮 (pú) primarily refers to a county located in Henan province, China. It can also denote a river and is used as a surname, particularly 'Pu.' This character is less commonly used in daily conversation, more often appearing in geographical or historical contexts.

Strokes17Radical氵
Cultural note

The county of 濮 has historical significance and is mentioned in various Chinese texts, including classical literature, which can be explored for deeper cultural understanding. Its connection to the river also reflects the importance of waterways in Chinese civilization.

Memory tip

Imagine a serene river (the 'Pú' river) flowing gently through the county of 濮, where the '水' radical (water) indicates its connection to water bodies. Visualize a peaceful landscape in Henan to remember both the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 濮

pú(Pu2)
1a county in Henan province
2name of a river
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About 濮

濮Simplified
17Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

When using 濮, ensure you are referring to the correct context, such as geographical names or surnames, to avoid confusion. It's more formal and specialized, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'pú' could lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

While 濮 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 2 and 3 words related to geography and places, such as '城市' (city) and '河' (river). Focus on recognizing the character in texts about Chinese geography to enhance your reading skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 濮 with similar-sounding characters like '铺' (pū, meaning 'to spread' or 'shop'). Always double-check the context to ensure proper usage. For instance, saying '我去铺' (I go to Pu) when you mean a location can lead to confusion.

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Etymology of 濮

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

water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)僕
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Origin

濮 = 氵 + 僕. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 濮

IDS Structure⿰氵僕
濮Full character
=
氵shui3
left
僕pu2
right
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Parts

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How to say surname Pu in Chinese

“surname Pu” in Chinese is濮pú

The character 濮 (pú) primarily refers to a county located in Henan province, China. It can also denote a river and is used as a surname, particularly 'Pu.' This character is less commonly used in daily conversation, more often appearing in geographical or historical contexts.

When to use 濮

When using 濮, ensure you are referring to the correct context, such as geographical names or surnames, to avoid confusion. It's more formal and specialized, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing 'pú' could lead to misunderstandings.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 濮 with similar-sounding characters like '铺' (pū, meaning 'to spread' or 'shop'). Always double-check the context to ensure proper usage. For instance, saying '我去铺' (I go to Pu) when you mean a location can lead to confusion.

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Grammar patterns of 濮

濮 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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孟岗集洼陷是东____凹陷内勘探程度最低的地区.

Menggangji sag is a region least explored in Dongpu depression.

Example sentences for 濮 (1)

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孟岗集洼陷是东濮凹陷内勘探程度最低的地区.

mèng gǎng jí wā xiàn shì dōng pú āo xiàn nèi kāntàn chéngdù zuì dī de dìqū.

Menggangji sag is a region least explored in Dongpu depression.

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Word Family of 濮

Words containing this character5
濮púsurname Pu
濮阳Puyang prefecture level city in Henan濮陽
濮阳市Puyang prefecture level city in Henan濮陽市
濮阳县Puyang county in Puyang, Henan濮陽縣
桑间濮上lovers' rendezvous桑間濮上
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Frequently asked questions about 濮

濮 refers to a county in Henan province, a river, and can also be a surname.

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