譜 (pǔ) - Chart, table, register & musical score

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pǔ ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

譜 · pǔ

Chart, table, register;

musical score;

genealogy;

to compose music;

to set to music;

to orchestrate.

Chart, table, registermusical scoregenealogy

Usage highlights

Musical scoreFamily treeRecipe bookCompose musicGenealogy recordMusic notation

Synonyms

  • 表— table, chart
  • 录— record, register

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos, disorder

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He composed the music for this song (谱曲).
  • This is our family genealogy (家谱).
  • Please read the musical score (乐谱).
  • They are compiling a recipe book (食谱).

Collocations

  • Musical score(乐谱)
  • Family tree(家谱)
  • Recipe book(食谱)
  • Compose music(谱曲)
  • Genealogy record(谱系)
  • Music notation(谱表)

Idioms

  • To compose a brilliant chapter(谱写篇章)
  • To be off the charts(离谱)
  • To have no precedent to follow(没谱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used for genealogical records (家谱), which were crucial for documenting family lineage in Chinese culture.
  • In music, 谱 represents the systematic notation and preservation of musical works.
  • The character implies order, system, and recording, reflecting the value placed on documentation and tradition.

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