HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
普 — universal
- Reading
- pǔ
- Meaning
- universal; general; widespread; common; ordinary; plain; simple; to spread; to extend; to popularize; to generalize
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
普 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is pǔ and it means universal; general; widespread; common; ordinary; plain; simple; to spread; to extend; to popularize; to generalize. 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.
普 appears in everyday chinese words such as 普通 (common, ordinary), 普遍 (general, common, widespread) and 普及 (popularize, spread widely).
Chinese words containing 普
Frequently asked questions
What does 普 mean in Chinese?
普 means universal; general; widespread; common; ordinary; plain; simple; to spread; to extend; to popularize; to generalize in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 普 read?
普 is read pǔ. Reading it inside real words — 普通 and 普遍 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 普 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 普 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 普 in a word?
A common word containing 普 is 普通 (pǔ tōng) — "common, ordinary". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 普 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 普 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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