普 (pǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 普 (pǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 普 (pǔ) means "General or universal". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 普 stroke by stroke?

普 has 12 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 普 and 㬎?

普 (pǔ) and 㬎 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 普?

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

Q: What common words use 普?

Common words containing 普 include: 普通 (pǔ tōng) — Common or ordinary; 普及 (pǔ jí) — To popularize or make universal; 普遍 (pǔ biàn) — Universal or widespread.

How to Write 普

The character 普 (pǔ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

普 is pronounced pǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means General or universal.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 普 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 普

普通 pǔ tōng

Common or ordinary

普及 pǔ jí

To popularize or make universal

普遍 pǔ biàn

Universal or widespread

Example Sentences

他是一个普通人。

tā shì yí gè pǔ tōng rén

He is an ordinary person.

电脑已经普及了。

diàn nǎo yǐ jīng pǔ jí le

Computers have become widespread.

这是一个普遍现象。

zhè shì yí gè pǔ biàn xiàn xiàng

This is a common phenomenon.

Similar Characters

㬎 xiǎn

晁 cháo

晃 huǎng

Practice Writing 普 (pǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 普

What does 普 (pǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 普 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 普 and 㬎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 普?

What common words use 普?

How to Write 普 (pǔ)