pou1鋪铺
Jyutpingpou1
Yalepōu
Definition
A textile covering used on top of something for protection or decoration.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Functions primarily as a verb meaning to spread or lay out, but also appears in compound nouns related to bedding or floor coverings. When used as a verb, it often implies an action of covering a surface area completely, such as laying tiles or spreading a blanket. It carries a sense of preparation or neatness when used in domestic contexts.
Examples
He spread a tablecloth over the table.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 舖, which refers to a shop or store. While they share the same pronunciation in many contexts, the character for the verb meaning to spread is written with the hand radical, whereas the shop noun uses the store radical.
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