HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
扑 — to pounce
- Reading
- pū
- Meaning
- to pounce; to throw oneself on
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
扑 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is pū and it means to pounce; to throw oneself on. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
扑 appears in everyday chinese words such as 扑 (to throw oneself on), 扑灭 (to extinguish, to put out) and 扑克 (poker).
Chinese words containing 扑
Frequently asked questions
What does 扑 mean in Chinese?
扑 means to pounce; to throw oneself on in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 扑 read?
扑 is read pū. Reading it inside real words — 扑 and 扑灭 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 扑 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 扑 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 扑 in a word?
A common word containing 扑 is 扑 (pū) — "to throw oneself on". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 扑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 扑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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