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铺
pū, pù
Description
“铺”读pū的时候常常是动词，意思是把东西展开、放平。
When “铺” is pronounced pū, it is often a verb meaning to spread or lay something flat.
读pù的时候是名词，指小商店，也可以指床铺。
When pronounced pù, “铺” is a noun referring to a small shop or a bed.
Meanings
铺pū
to spread out; to lay (flat)
她在床上铺了一条新床单。
She spread a new bedsheet on the bed.
铺pù
small shop; store
街角有一家小铺。
There is a small shop on the street corner.
铺pù
bed; plank bed
火车上的下铺比较方便。
The lower berth on the train is more convenient.
Related words
Notes
- Reading
pū is the verb 'to spread'; pù is the noun 'shop/bed'.
- Nuance
铺(pù) shop is smaller and more informal than 商店.
In videos
“这个车厢里面还铺着地毯呢”
“然后再铺进去”
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