莆 (pú) - A type of rush plant (Scirpus spp.) & place name referring to Putian city in Fujian

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莆 · pú

A type of rush plant (Scirpus spp.

);

place name referring to Putian city in Fujian province;

used in names of plants and places.

A type of rush plant (Scirpus spp.)place name referring to Putian city in Fujianused in names of plants and places.

Usage highlights

Putian cityPutian peoplePutian dialectPutian litchiPutian operarush plant

Synonyms

  • 蒲— another type of rush plant; cattail

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Putian city in Fujian(莆田)
  • A type of rush plant(莆草)
  • Putian litchi(莆田荔枝)
  • Putian opera(莆仙戏)

Collocations

  • Putian city(莆田)
  • Putian people(莆田人)
  • Putian dialect(莆田话)
  • Putian litchi(莆田荔枝)
  • Putian opera(莆仙戏)
  • rush plant(莆草)

Idioms

  • Prosperous Putian(莆田兴旺)
  • Putian's cultural heritage(莆田文脉)
  • Putian's famous products(莆田名产)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 莆 primarily refers to Putian city in Fujian province, known for its rich cultural heritage and economic development.
  • The character is associated with the Putian region's famous products like litchi and its unique opera tradition.
  • Historically, Putian has been an important cultural and economic center in Fujian province.

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