Definition
噗 (pū) is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of a sudden burst of air, liquid, or a small explosion — like when someone blows out a candle, a cork pops, or someone snorts with laughter. It often appears in informal or comic contexts, written in characters to represent the sound effect.
onomatopoeia
puffsound of a sudden burst of airliquidor a suppressed laugh
Examples
- “噗”。Tā chuī miè làzhú shí fāchū “pū” de yì shēng.He made a 'puff' sound when he blew out the candle.
- “噗”。Kělè píng yì dǎkāi jiù “pū” de pēn chūlái.The cola bottle sprayed out with a 'puff' as soon as it was opened.
- “噗”。Tā tīngdào xiàohua rěnbúzhù “pū” de xiào chū shēng.She couldn't help but snort with laughter when she heard the joke.
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