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