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蹼 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
蹼pǔwebbed feetn, 19 strokes, radical 足, rank #28051, Very Hard
蹼pǔweb (of feet of ducks, frogs etc)unknown, 19 strokes, radical 足, rank #28051, Very Hard
pǔ(pu3) T3
  1. 1webbed feet
  2. 2web (of feet of ducks, frogs etc)
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March 24, 2026

蹼pǔ(pu3)

蹼 (pǔ) refers to webbed feet, commonly associated with animals like ducks and frogs. It describes the structure that helps these animals swim efficiently. The term can be used in biological contexts or when discussing specific animal characteristics.

Strokes19Radical足Frequency#28051DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, animals with webbed feet like ducks are often featured in folklore and cuisine, symbolizing prosperity and abundance, especially in dishes like Peking duck.

Memory Tip

Imagine a duck paddling in a pond, its webbed feet making splashes. The character 蹼 combines the foot radical '足' (indicating feet) with '扑' which can evoke the image of splashing water, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 蹼

pǔ(pu3)
1webbed feet
2web (of feet of ducks, frogs etc)
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About 蹼

蹼Simplified
19Strokes
足Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 蹼

Usage Notes

蹼 is primarily used in formal or scientific contexts when discussing animal anatomy. Avoid using it in casual conversation about pets unless specifically referring to their feet. Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing it as 'pù' could change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

蹼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but it relates to other animal-related words at a similar level, such as 鳥 (bird) and 魚 (fish). Focus on the context of animal anatomy to deepen understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 蹼 with other foot-related characters, such as 足 (foot), which refers to feet in a general sense. Remember, 蹼 specifically signifies webbed feet.

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Etymology of 蹼

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

foot

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)菐
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Case file: 蹼

  1. 1The meaning half足 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half菐 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayfoot
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 蹼?

Decomposition of 蹼

IDS Structure⿰足菐
蹼Full Character
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足ju4
left
菐pu2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 蹼?

How to say webbed feet in Chinese

“webbed feet” in Chinese is蹼pǔ

蹼 (pǔ) refers to webbed feet, commonly associated with animals like ducks and frogs. It describes the structure that helps these animals swim efficiently. The term can be used in biological contexts or when discussing specific animal characteristics.

When to use 蹼

蹼 is primarily used in formal or scientific contexts when discussing animal anatomy. Avoid using it in casual conversation about pets unless specifically referring to their feet. Be cautious with tones; mispronouncing it as 'pù' could change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 蹼 with other foot-related characters, such as 足 (foot), which refers to feet in a general sense. Remember, 蹼 specifically signifies webbed feet.

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蹼

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Word Family of 蹼

Words Containing This Character2
蹼pǔweb (of feet of ducks, frogs etc)
脚蹼flippers腳蹼
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Compound Meaning

What does 蹼 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 蹼

It is pronounced as 'pǔ', with a rising tone.

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