póu

common
literary

Meaning of

抔 means to scoop or cup with the hands; handful; double handful (as a measure word). Pronounced póu.

  • to scoop or cup with the hands
  • handful; double handful (as a measure word)

Character Info

Radical
Strokes8

Stroke Order

Definitions & Examples

póu
pǒng
qīng
chè
de
quán
shuǐ
 

He scooped up a handful of clear spring water.

Tóng
biān
póu
shuǐ
ér
yǐn
 

The child cupped water from the stream to drink.

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