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Pu
poo
Pu (name) means a county in Linfen, Shanxi province, China, or a Chinese surname. Example: “Mr. Pu grew up in a small village before moving to Beijing for university.”
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A county in Linfen, Shanxi province, China, or a Chinese surname.
"She wanted to find out where the artist lived and learn from him or her. She discovered the artist lived in Pu county, Shanxi province."
— Xiaoli Hu, New Life in Old Art (2003)
"Mr. Pu grew up in a small village before moving to Beijing for university."
How to use Pu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Chinese place name and surname.
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Etymology
From Mandarin 蒲 (Pú).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Pu” mean?
The word “Pu” means a county in Linfen, Shanxi province, China, or a Chinese surname. In plain terms, a Chinese place name and surname.
How do you pronounce “Pu”?
“Pu” is pronounced poo (/pu/ in IPA).
How do you use “Pu” in a sentence?
Here is “Pu” used in a sentence: “Mr. Pu grew up in a small village before moving to Beijing for university.”
What part of speech is “Pu”?
“Pu” is a name.
Is “Pu” a common word?
“Pu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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