Pu
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.”
How to use Pu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Chinese place name and surname.
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Mr. _____ grew up in a small village before moving to Beijing for university.
Etymology
From Mandarin 蒲 (Pú).
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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