蒲
cattail; calamus; place name; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesnoun
cattail (Typha orientalis)
特指香蒲属水生植物，其叶可用于编织，果实称蒲棒
The pond is full of green cattail plants.
In autumn, cattail spikes turn brown.
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Farmers weave baskets and mats with cattail leaves.
The roots of cattails can be eaten or used as medicine.
Children like to play with mature cattail spikes because they scatter with the wind.
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calamus (Acorus calamus)
特指菖蒲，多年生水生草本植物，叶狭长，有香气，可入药
During the Dragon Boat Festival, people hang calamus and mugwort at their doorways.
The leaves of calamus are sword-shaped, so they are also called 'pu swords'.
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This pot of calamus in the study can purify the air.
Traditional Chinese medicine often uses calamus to treat insomnia and forgetfulness.
Many wild calamus plants grow along this stream.
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Pu (ancient administrative division)
literary用于历史地名，特指古代蒲州地区
Pu Prefecture was an important transportation hub in ancient times.
The Tang Dynasty poet Wang Zhihuan once served as an official in Pu Prefecture.
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The ruins of the ancient city of Pu are located in present-day Yongji, Shanxi Province.
Historically, Pu Prefecture was famous for producing high-quality silk.
The 'Records of Pu Prefecture' detail the local history and culture.
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Pu (surname)
用于中国姓氏，无特殊含义
My head teacher's surname is Pu, and we all call her Teacher Pu.
Mr. Pu is the general manager of this company.
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Do you know that little girl from the Pu family?
The surname Pu is not very common in China.
Aunt Pu is my mother's best friend.