How to Write 柏
The character 柏 (bǎi) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
柏 is pronounced bǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cypress or cedar tree..
This is a polyphonic character with readings: bǎi, bó.
Common Words with 柏
Example Sentences
陵园里栽满了苍翠挺拔的柏树，气氛庄严肃穆。
líng yuán lǐ zāi mǎn le cāng cuì tǐng bá de bǎi shù qì fēn zhuāng yán sù mù
The cemetery is filled with green cypress trees, creating a solemn atmosphere.
松柏象征着顽强的生命力和高尚的节操。
sōng bǎi xiàng zhēng zhe wán qiáng de shēng mìng lì hé gāo shàng de jié cāo
Pines and cypresses symbolize tenacious vitality and noble integrity.
柏林是德国的首都，也是一座历史名城。
bó lín shì dé guó de shǒu dū yě shì yī zuò lì shǐ míng chéng
Berlin is the capital of Germany and a famous historical city.
这种中药材黄柏具有清热燥湿的功效。
zhè zhǒng zhōng yào cái huáng bǎi jù yǒu qīng rè zào shī de gōng xiào
This Chinese herbal medicine, Phellodendron, has the effect of clearing heat and drying dampness.
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