How to Write 铺
The character 铺 (pū) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
铺 is pronounced pū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To spread / To pave.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: pū, pù.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 铺 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 铺
Example Sentences
街道两旁的店铺装修得各具特色。
jiē dào liǎng páng de diàn pù zhuāng xiū dé gè jù tè sè
The shops on both sides of the street are decorated with their own unique characteristics.
长途旅行时，睡在火车卧铺上更舒服。
cháng tú lǚ xíng shí shuì zài huǒ chē wò pù shàng gèng shū fú
It is more comfortable to sleep in a train sleeper berth during long trips.
这里的工人正在为新公路铺路。
zhè lǐ de gōng rén zhèng zài wèi xīn gōng lù pū lù
The workers here are paving the way for the new highway.
装修工正在卧室里铺设实木地板。
zhuāng xiū gōng zhèng zài wò shì lǐ pū shè shí mù dì bǎn
The renovator is laying solid wood flooring in the bedroom.
Practice Writing 铺 (pū)
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