普 (pǔ) - Universal, general, widespread & common

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pǔ ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

普 · pǔ

Universal, general, widespread;

common;

used in words like 'universal', 'ordinary', and as a prefix meaning 'general' or 'common'.

Universal, general, widespreadcommonused in words like 'universal', 'ordinary', and as

Usage highlights

UniversalOrdinaryPopularizeCommon peopleTea from Pu'erCompassion

Synonyms

  • 遍— everywhere, throughout
  • 广— wide, extensive
  • 泛— general, extensive

Antonyms

  • 特— special, particular
  • 殊— different, special
  • 独— sole, unique

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is common knowledge (普通知识).
  • He is an ordinary person (普通人).
  • We need universal education (普及教育).
  • The weather forecast is on TV (天气预报).

Collocations

  • Universal(普遍)
  • Ordinary(普通)
  • Popularize(普及)
  • Common people(平民百姓)
  • Tea from Pu'er(普洱茶)
  • Compassion(慈悲)

Idioms

  • Universal salvation(普度众生)
  • Universal celebration(普天同庆)
  • Universal illumination(普照大地)
  • Universal peace(普世和平)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Buddhist term for universal compassion and salvation (e.g., 普度众生).
  • Used in geographical names like Pu'er (普洱), famous for tea production.
  • Implies inclusivity and broad applicability in modern contexts.

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