Definition
浦 is a bound morpheme (b.f.), meaning it cannot be used as a standalone word — it only appears inside compound words and proper nouns. Its main meaning is 'water's edge' or 'river mouth', and it is most commonly encountered in Chinese place names (e.g., 浦东 Pǔdōng, 浦口 Pǔkǒu) and as a surname. For HSK 7 learners, the key takeaway is recognizing 浦 as a bound form that anchors geographic or family names.
b.f.
water's edgeriver mouth (in place names)surname Pu
Examples
- 浦。pǔ dōng shì Shànghǎi de yí gè zhòngyào qūyù.Pudong is an important area of Shanghai.
- 浦，。Tā xìng pǔ, shì wǒmen gōngsī de jīnglǐ.His surname is Pu, and he is the manager of our company.
- 浦。pǔ jiāng yán'àn de yèjǐng fēicháng piàoliang.The night scenery along the Pu River is very beautiful.
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