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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
菐púthicketx, 12 strokes, radical 艹
菐pútediousunknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹
pú(pu2)pu T2
  1. 1thicket
  2. 2tedious
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March 24, 2026

菐pú(pu2)

The character 菐 (pú) refers to a thicket, which is a dense growth of shrubs or small trees. It can also imply something tedious or monotonous, often used in literary contexts to describe overwhelming or repetitive tasks.

Strokes12Radical艹
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese poetry, dense thickets are often used as metaphors for introspection and solitude, reflecting the deep connection between nature and human emotions in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a 'puddle' (pú) where a thicket of bushes grows around it, creating a dense, tangled environment. Think of it as a place where you might get lost and find everything tedious as you try to navigate through the overgrowth.

Meanings of 菐

pú(pu2)
1thicket
2tedious
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About 菐

菐Simplified
12Strokes
艹Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 菐 with similar characters due to its less common usage. It's more likely to be used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Pay attention to its tonal pronunciation to avoid mixing it up with other words.

HSK Study Tips

Since 菐 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, focus on learning its radicals and recognizing it in literary texts. This character can be connected to other nature-related vocabulary in HSK levels, enhancing your understanding of environmental descriptions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 菐, confusing it with similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it up with 符 (fú) can lead to incorrect usage. Always remember that 菐 has a rising tone, as in 'pú'.

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Etymology of 菐

Decomposition of 菐

IDS Structure⿳业艹?
菐Full character
=
业Ye4
top
艹cao3
middle
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How to say thicket in Chinese

“thicket” in Chinese is菐pú

The character 菐 (pú) refers to a thicket, which is a dense growth of shrubs or small trees. It can also imply something tedious or monotonous, often used in literary contexts to describe overwhelming or repetitive tasks.

When to use 菐

Learners often confuse 菐 with similar characters due to its less common usage. It's more likely to be used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Pay attention to its tonal pronunciation to avoid mixing it up with other words.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 菐, confusing it with similar-sounding characters. For example, mixing it up with 符 (fú) can lead to incorrect usage. Always remember that 菐 has a rising tone, as in 'pú'.

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Word Family of 菐

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菐púthicket

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It primarily refers to a thicket or dense growth of shrubs.

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