COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 扑 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 卜 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 扑 (pū) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to throw oneself at
pūTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pū
扑
to throw oneself at
Common words
pū miè
扑灭
to eradicate; to extinguish
pū kè
扑克
poker (game) (loanword); playing cards
hóng pū pū
红扑扑
red; rosy; flushed
pū miàn ér lái
扑面而来
lit. sth hits one in the face; directly in one's face; sth assaults the senses; blatant (advertising)
pū
扑
to throw oneself at; to pounce on; to devote one's energies; to flap
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
扑
扑
扑
扑
扑
扑
扑
扑
LEARNING TIP
Remember 扑
Say “pū” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 扑
Common words and phrases
pū miè
to eradicate; to extinguish
pū kè
poker (game) (loanword); playing cards
hóng pū pū
red; rosy; flushed
pū miàn ér lái
lit. sth hits one in the face; directly in one's face; sth assaults the senses; blatant (advertising)
pū
to throw oneself at; to pounce on; to devote one's energies; to flap
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“扑”。
Zhège zì shì “pū”.
This character is “扑”.
我正在学习“扑”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pū” zì.
I am learning the character “扑”.
请写一遍“扑”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pū”.
Please write “扑” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 扑?
扑 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 扑 (pū) mean?
扑 (pū) means to throw oneself at.
What is the radical of 扑?
The radical of 扑 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.