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

Q: What does 菐 (pú) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 菐 (pú) means "servant (archaic)". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 菐 stroke by stroke?

菐 has 12 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 菐 and 荷?

菐 (pú) and 荷 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 菐?

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 菐?

Common words containing 菐 include: 菐菐 (pú pú) — toiling; weary; 菐从 (pú cóng) — attendants; retinue; 菐人 (pú rén) — servant; attendant.

How to Write 菐

The character 菐 (pú) is written with 12 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

菐 is pronounced pú in Mandarin Chinese. It means servant (archaic).

Common Words with 菐

菐菐 pú pú

toiling; weary

菐从 pú cóng

attendants; retinue

菐人 pú rén

servant; attendant

Example Sentences

路上有很多菐菐的尘土。

lù shàng yǒu hěn duō pú pú de chén tǔ

There is a lot of thick dust on the road.

他带着几个菐从。

tā dài zhe jǐ gè pú cóng

He brought several attendants with him.

菐人正在打扫房间。

pú rén zhèng zài dǎ sǎo fáng jiān

The servant is cleaning the room.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

Practice Writing 菐 (pú)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 菐

What does 菐 (pú) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 菐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 菐 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 菐?

What common words use 菐?

How to Write 菐 (pú)