Definition
泡 has several distinct meanings. As a noun, it refers to a bubble, foam, or blister on the skin. As a verb, it can mean to soak or steep something (like tea or herbs), to dawdle or hang around (often in bars or clubs), and in slang, to pick up or get off with someone. It can also be used as a classifier for actions or infusions.
noun
bubblefoamblister
verb
to soakto steepto infuseto dawdleto loiter(slang) to pick up (someone)
Easily confused
- 跑pǎolook-aliketo run
- 抛pāosound-aliketo throw, to toss, to fling
- 抱bàolook-aliketo hold in one's arms; to hug; to embrace
- 炮pàosound-alikecannon; artillery
- 饱bǎolook-alikefull (after eating)
- 刨páosound-aliketo dig; to excavate
Examples
- 泡。Tā jiǎo shàng mó chū le yí gè pào.He got a blister on his foot from rubbing.
- 泡泡。Bǎ yīfu fàng zài shuǐ lǐ pào yí pào.Soak the clothes in water for a while.
- 泡。Tā zuótiān zài jiǔbā pào dào yí gè nǚshēng.He picked up a girl at the bar yesterday.
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