COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 普 is built
Traditional etymology note: Everyone 並 under the sun 日
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How to Write 普 (pǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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pǔ
普
general
Common words
pǔ biàn
普遍
universal; general; widespread; common
pǔ tōng
普通
common; ordinary; general; average
pǔ jí
普及
to spread extensively; to generalize; widespread; popular
kē pǔ
科普
popularization of science (abbr. for 科學普及|科学普及[ke1xue2 pu3ji2]); (attributive) popular science; (coll.) to explain in layperson's terms
pǔ tōng huà
普通话
Mandarin (common language); Putonghua (common speech of the Chinese language); ordinary speech
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 普
Say “pǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
pǔ biàn
universal; general; widespread; common
pǔ tōng
common; ordinary; general; average
pǔ jí
to spread extensively; to generalize; widespread; popular
kē pǔ
popularization of science (abbr. for 科學普及|科学普及[ke1xue2 pu3ji2]); (attributive) popular science; (coll.) to explain in layperson's terms
pǔ tōng huà
Mandarin (common language); Putonghua (common speech of the Chinese language); ordinary speech
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 普?
普 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 普 (pǔ) mean?
普 (pǔ) means general.
What is the radical of 普?
The radical of 普 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.