Pronounced pǔ jiǎo (falling tone) in Tang Yun, and bì jiǎo (falling tone) in Jiyun and Yunhui, similar to "báo". It means to strike or beat. It also refers to the sound of striking. Pronounced pǐ jiǎo (falling tone) in Tang Yun and Jiyun, similar to "pú". It also means to strike. Sometimes written as 撲 (pū) or 扑 (pū). Also written as 攴 (pū). Pronounced běi jiǎo (falling tone) in Jiyun, similar to "bō". It is the same as the character 攴 (pū). Pronounced pǔ jiǎng (falling tone). The meaning is the same. Pronounced bó mò (falling tone), similar to "bǎi". It is also the sound of striking. Originally written as 攴 (pū).