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

Q: What does 莆 (pú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 莆 (pú) means "Putian (place name prefix)". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莆 stroke by stroke?

莆 has 10 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 莆 and 兹?

莆 (pú) and 兹 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 莆?

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

Q: What common words use 莆?

Common words containing 莆 include: 莆田 (pú tián) — Putian (a city in Fujian); 莆仙 (pú xiān) — Puxian (region in Fujian); 莆草 (pú cǎo) — A type of grass used for weaving mats.

How to Write 莆

The character 莆 (pú) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

莆 is pronounced pú in Mandarin Chinese. It means Putian (place name prefix).

Common Words with 莆

莆田 pú tián

Putian (a city in Fujian)

莆仙 pú xiān

Puxian (region in Fujian)

莆草 pú cǎo

A type of grass used for weaving mats

Example Sentences

他出生在福建莆田。

tā chū shēng zài fú jiàn pú tián

He was born in Putian, Fujian.

莆仙戏很有地方特色。

pú xiān xì hěn yǒu dì fāng tè sè

Puxian Opera has strong local characteristics.

这种莆草可以用来编织。

zhè zhǒng pú cǎo kě yǐ yòng lái biān zhī

This type of bulrush can be used for weaving.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莆

What does 莆 (pú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莆 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莆?

What common words use 莆?

How to Write 莆 (pú)