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March 24, 2026
瀑布pùbù(pu4bu4)
瀑布 (pùbù) refers to a waterfall, a natural feature where water cascades down a cliff or steep terrain. This word is commonly used in both poetic and descriptive contexts, often evoking images of beauty and power in nature.
Frequency#8875DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, waterfalls are often associated with tranquility and natural beauty, and many famous scenic spots, such as Huangguoshu Waterfall, are popular tourist destinations and hold cultural significance.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'puddle' (pù) that suddenly transforms into a 'booming' waterfall (bù) as it rushes over the edge. The character 瀑 combines the water radical '氵' with '博' (bó), which suggests vastness, emphasizing the grandeur of a waterfall.
Meanings of 瀑布
pùbù(pu4bu4)
1waterfall
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About 瀑布
瀑布Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#8875Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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溪流 (xīliú, stream) - use 瀑布 when referring to a waterfall specifically, as it emphasizes the dramatic drop of water, while 溪流 denotes a flowing stream without such a feature.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'puddle' (pù) that suddenly transforms into a 'booming' waterfall (bù) as it rushes over the edge. The character 瀑 combines the water radical '氵' with '博' (bó), which suggests vastness, emphasizing the grandeur of a waterfall.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 瀑布 with related terms such as 水fall (水流), which refers more generally to flowing water rather than a waterfall specifically. This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often found in travel literature or natural descriptions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 瀑布 connects to themes of nature and geography, making it useful when discussing landscapes or travel. Students should focus on practicing descriptive language around natural features, using adjectives to enhance their vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, waterfalls are often associated with tranquility and natural beauty, and many famous scenic spots, such as Huangguoshu Waterfall, are popular tourist destinations and hold cultural significance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 瀑布 as '瀑布水' (pùbù shuǐ), thinking it means 'waterfall water,' which is incorrect. The correct form is simply 瀑布 for 'waterfall.'
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Grammar Patterns of 瀑布
瀑布 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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最近的一场雨把____搅成了泥水漩涡。
The recent rain had churned up the waterfall into a muddy whirlpool.
Example Sentences for 瀑布 (10)
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最近的一场雨把瀑布搅成了泥水漩涡。
zuì jìn de yī cháng yǔ bǎ pù bù jiǎo chéng le ní shuǐ xuán wō。
The recent rain had churned up the waterfall into a muddy whirlpool.
2
一直往下走，最终你会突然看到那条隐秘的瀑布。
yī zhí wǎng xià zǒu， ， zuì zhōng nǐ huì tū rán kàn dào nà tiáo yǐn mì de pù。
As you descend, suddenly you see at last the hidden waterfall.
3
溢出的湖水倾泻而下，形成了一座日式水景花园的瀑布。
yì chū de hú shuǐ qīng xiè ér xià， ， xíng chéng le yī zuò rì shì shuǐ jǐng huā yuán de pù。
The loch's overflow cascades into the waterfalls of a Japanese water garden.
4
月亮在瀑布溅起的水雾上照出了一道彩虹。
yuè liàng zài pù bù jiàn qǐ de shuǐ wù shàng zhào chū le yī dào cǎi hóng。
The moon was casting a rainbow through the spray from the waterfall.
5
密西西比河在距圣安东尼瀑布十三公里处与明尼苏达河交汇.
mì xī xī bǐ hé zài jù shèng ān dōng ní pù bù shí sān gōng lǐ chǔ yǔ míng ní sū dá hé jiāo huì.
The Mississippi River joins the Minnesota River 13 km downstream from St. Anthony Falls.
6
水流将木筏拽向瀑布，木筏的速度越来越快。
shuǐ liú jiāng mù fá zhuài xiàng pù bù， ， mù fá de sù dù yuè lái yuè。
The raft gathered speed as the current dragged it toward the falls.
7
瀑布有二百英尺落差.
pù bù yǒu èr bǎi yīng chǐ luò chà.
The falls have a dropof 200 feet.
8
瀑布飞流直溅，冲刷着岩石。
pù bù fēi liú zhí jiàn， ， chōng shuā zháo yán。
Waterfalls crash and tumble over rocks.
9
瀑布从一千英尺的高处直泻而下.
pù bù cóng yī qiān yīng chǐ de gāo chǔ zhí xiè ér xià.
The waterfall makes a sheer drop of one thousand feet.
The waterfall was lit up at night with pink and green floodlights.
Cultural Notes for 瀑布
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, waterfalls are often associated with tranquility and natural beauty, and many famous scenic spots, such as Huangguoshu Waterfall, are popular tourist destinations and hold cultural significance.
Frequently Asked Questions about 瀑布
It is pronounced as 'pù bù', with both syllables having a falling tone.
You might hear phrases like '看瀑布' (kàn pùbù), meaning 'to see the waterfall'.
