buk6濮
Jyutpingbuk6
Yalebuhk
Definition
Name of an ancient river and place in China.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered today as a component of place names or surnames. It does not function as a standalone noun in modern spoken Cantonese to refer to a river or any other object. Learners will primarily see it in historical contexts or when discussing geography in mainland China.
Examples
Do you know where Puyang is?
Related words
Common phrases
Puyang (a city in Henan province)
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Grammar guides
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