谱

譜

pǔ

普 + 讠

HSK 3.0Level 7

Definitions

pǔ (noun) score; sheet music

pǔ (noun) chart; list; table; register

pǔ (verb) to set to music

pǔ (noun) spectrum

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 讠 represents the meaning and 普 represents the sound. Simplified form of 譜.

Semantic: 讠 Phonetic: 普

About

谱, the simplified form of 譜, is a phono-semantic compound. The left side, 讠 (a simplified shorthand for 言 'speech'), represents the semantic link to words and recorded information, while the right side 普 provides the sound. Originally, it referred to a systematic register or chart for recording genealogies and historical facts. This later extended to musical scores, written notation for compositions. In colloquial use, it also signifies a mental plan, a reliable standard, or a confident grasp of a situation, reflecting a move from physical records to cognitive readiness.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Traditional Modern

Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

这是我最喜欢的食谱。

Zhè shì wǒ zuì xǐhuan de shípǔ.

This is my favorite recipe.

他能给这首歌谱曲。

Tā néng gěi zhè shǒu gē pǔqǔ.

He can compose music for this song.

他这个人做事很靠谱。

Tā zhège rén zuòshì hěn kàopǔ.

He is very reliable in doing things.

爷爷正在研究我们的家谱。

Yéye zhèngzài yánjiū wǒmen de jiāpǔ.

Grandpa is studying our family tree.

科学家分析了这种物质的光谱。

Kēxuéjiā fēnxīle zhè zhǒng wùzhì de guāngpǔ.

Scientists analyzed the spectrum of this substance.

他精通音律，识谱能力极强。

Tā jīngtōng yīnlǜ, shípǔ nénglì jí qiáng.

He is proficient in musical temperament and has an exceptional ability to read sheet music.

这部史诗谱写了民族的奋斗历程。

Zhè bù shǐshī pǔxiěle mínzú de fèndòu lìchéng.

This epic chronicles the nation's struggle and journey.

作曲家为这部电影谱写了动人的主题旋律。

Zuòqǔjiā wèi zhè bù diànyǐng pǔxiěle dòngrén de zhǔtí xuánlǜ.

The composer created a moving theme melody for this film.

Related Characters

Component: 普

Component: 讠

谱