() - Ancient form of 譜 (pǔ), meaning register, genealogy, & to set to music.

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pǔ | 15 strokes | radical:

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Ancient form of 譜 (pǔ), meaning register, genealogy, musical score;

to set to music.

Ancient form of 譜 (pǔ), meaning register, genealogy,to set to music.

Usage highlights

Family genealogyMusical scoreHistorical recordsGenealogical chartMusic compositionRecord book

Synonyms

  • register, genealogy, musical score
  • record, register
  • book, register

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Genealogy record(家諩)
  • Musical notation(樂諩)
  • Historical register(史諩)
  • To compose music(作諩)

Collocations

  • Family genealogy(家諩)
  • Musical score(樂諩)
  • Historical records(史諩)
  • Genealogical chart(世系諩)
  • Music composition(作諩)
  • Record book(記諩)

Idioms

  • Family genealogy record(家諩)
  • Musical composition(樂諩)
  • Historical genealogy(史諩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 諩 is an ancient variant of 譜, used in historical texts for genealogical and musical records.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining family genealogies (家譜) was crucial for recording lineage and heritage.
  • The character reflects the importance of systematic recording in both family history and musical traditions.

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