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

Q: What does 圤 (pú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 圤 (pú) means "Clod of earth (archaic/dialect)". with 5 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 圤 stroke by stroke?

圤 has 5 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 圤 and 土?

圤 (pú) and 土 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 圤?

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

Q: What common words use 圤?

Common words containing 圤 include: 圤圤 (pú pú) — Pattering sound (onomatopoeia); 圤地 (pú dì) — A plot of land; 圤头 (pú tóu) — Clod of earth (old term).

How to Write 圤

The character 圤 (pú) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

圤 is pronounced pú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Clod of earth (archaic/dialect).

Common Words with 圤

圤圤 pú pú

Pattering sound (onomatopoeia)

圤地 pú dì

A plot of land

圤头 pú tóu

Clod of earth (old term)

Example Sentences

圤圤是象声词。

pú pú shì xiàng shēng cí

'Pu pu' is an onomatopoeia.

圤地在山脚下。

pú dì zài shān jiǎo xià

The plot of land is at the foot of the mountain.

圤头是旧时的称呼。

pú tóu shì jiù shí de chēng hū

'Putou' is an old-fashioned term.

Similar Characters

土 tǔ

圣 shèng

在 zài

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Frequently Asked Questions about 圤

What does 圤 (pú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 圤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 圤 and 土?

What mistakes do learners make writing 圤?

What common words use 圤?

How to Write 圤 (pú)