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

Q: What does 谱 (pǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谱 (pǔ) means "chart; score; manual". with 14 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谱 stroke by stroke?

谱 has 14 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谱 and 谟?

谱 (pǔ) and 谟 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 谱?

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

Q: What common words use 谱?

Common words containing 谱 include: 菜谱 (cài pǔ) — cookbook; recipe; 歌谱 (gē pǔ) — Sheet music; 谱子 (pǔ zi) — music score; sheet music.

How to Write 谱

The character 谱 (pǔ) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

谱 is pronounced pǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means chart; score; manual.

Common Words with 谱

菜谱 cài pǔ

cookbook; recipe

歌谱 gē pǔ

Sheet music

谱子 pǔ zi

music score; sheet music

Example Sentences

妈妈在看新菜谱。

mā mā zài kàn xīn cài pǔ

Mom is looking at a new recipe.

请把歌谱递给我。

qǐng bǎ gē pǔ dì gěi wǒ

Please hand me the sheet music.

他心里已经有了谱子。

tā xīn lǐ yǐ jīng yǒu le pǔ zi

He already had a plan in mind.

Similar Characters

谟 mó

谠 dǎng

谡 sù

Practice Writing 谱 (pǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谱

What does 谱 (pǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谱 and 谟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谱?

What common words use 谱?

How to Write 谱 (pǔ)