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Expressing "to pounce" with 扑 (pū)
Actions & Events
Direction & Movement
Structure
Subject + 扑 + Direction + Object
Explanation
扑 (pū) means "to pounce," "to rush at," or "to throw oneself toward," describing a sudden, forceful forward movement. It is often used to describe animals lunging at prey or a person diving toward something. The action emphasizes speed and directness.
Examples
小猫突然扑向桌上的毛线球。
Xiǎo māo tūrán pū xiàng zhuō shàng de máoxiàn qiú.
The kitten suddenly pounced on the ball of yarn on the table.
孩子一看到妈妈就扑了过去。
Háizi yī kàn dào māma jiù pū le guòqù.
The moment the child saw his mother, he rushed over to her.
那只老虎猛地扑向猎物。
Nà zhī lǎohǔ měng de pū xiàng lièwù.
The tiger suddenly pounced on its prey.