匍 (pú) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 匍 (pú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 匍 (pú) means "to crawl; to creep". with 9 strokes and the radical 勹.

Q: How do you write 匍 stroke by stroke?

匍 has 9 strokes. The radical is 勹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 匍 and 匊?

匍 (pú) and 匊 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 匍?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 勹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 匍?

Common words containing 匍 include: 匍匐 (pú fú) — to crawl; to prostrate; 匍行 (pú xíng) — to crawl; to creep; 匍匐前进 (pú fú qián jìn) — to crawl forward.

How to Write 匍

The character 匍 (pú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

匍 is pronounced pú in Mandarin Chinese. It means to crawl; to creep.

Common Words with 匍

匍匐 pú fú

to crawl; to prostrate

匍行 pú xíng

to crawl; to creep

匍匐前进 pú fú qián jìn

to crawl forward

Example Sentences

士兵在地上匍匐。

shì bīng zài dì shàng pú fú

The soldier crawled on the ground.

虫子在叶子上匍行。

chóng zi zài yè zi shàng pú xíng

The bug is crawling on the leaf.

他们正在匍匐前进。

tā men zhèng zài pú fú qián jìn

They are crawling forward.

Similar Characters

匊 jū

匋 táo

匏 páo

Practice Writing 匍 (pú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 匍

What does 匍 (pú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 匍 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 匍 and 匊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 匍?

What common words use 匍?

How to Write 匍 (pú)