Meanings of 铺
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AI Study Notes for 铺
铺 (pū) vs 展 (zhǎn) — use 铺 (pū) when referring to spreading out items or setting up a shop, while 展 (zhǎn) emphasizes displaying or exhibiting items.
Imagine a shopkeeper 'spreading' out their goods on a table. The two components of 铺 include '金' (metal), which suggests value, and '铺', which resembles a bed or platform where items are displayed. Picture the shopkeeper spreading their finest items on a golden bed to attract customers.
Common mistakes include confusing 铺 (pū) with its homophones like 铺 (pù), which has different meanings. It is more commonly used in informal contexts when referring to shops or displays. Be careful with tones, as mispronouncing can lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 铺 connects to other words related to commerce and living arrangements. Students should focus on its various meanings and usages in different contexts, particularly in business or daily life settings.
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of a shop or marketplace is significant, often serving as a community hub where social interactions take place. The term 铺 reflects the importance of commerce in historical Chinese society.
Learners often confuse 铺 (pū) with 铺 (pù) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我去铺买东西' instead of '我去铺商店买东西' (I am going to the shop to buy things) is incorrect; the correct form uses 铺 as a verb in context.
Pronunciation of 铺
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Etymology of 铺
Phonosemantic compound. 钅 represents the meaning and 甫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 鋪.
money
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Grammar Patterns of 铺
铺 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 11 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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跟肉____老板要煲汤用的骨头（最好是髓骨）。
Ask the butcher for soup bones (marrow bones are best).
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Cultural Notes for 铺
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of a shop or marketplace is significant, often serving as a community hub where social interactions take place. The term 铺 reflects the importance of commerce in historical Chinese society.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 铺
You can say '我在商店里铺货' (I am displaying goods in the shop).