勹 (bāo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 勹 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 勹 (bāo) means "wrap radical". with 2 strokes and the radical 勹.

Q: How do you write 勹 stroke by stroke?

勹 has 2 strokes. The radical is 勹. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 勹 and 勺?

勹 (bāo) and 勺 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 勹?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 勹. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 勹?

Common words containing 勹 include: 勹部 (bāo bù) — the 'Bao' radical; 勹头 (bāo tóu) — the wrap radical head; 勹子 (bāo zi) — the character 'Bao'.

How to Write 勹

The character 勹 (bāo) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 勹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

勹 is pronounced bāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means wrap radical.

Common Words with 勹

勹部 bāo bù

the 'Bao' radical

勹头 bāo tóu

the wrap radical head

勹子 bāo zi

the character 'Bao'

Example Sentences

勹部是汉字部首。

bāo bù shì hàn zì bù shǒu

The 'Bao' radical is a Chinese character radical.

这个字带个勹头。

zhè ge zì dài gè bāo tóu

This character has a '勹' component at the top.

勹子是古汉字。

bāo zi shì gǔ hàn zì

'Bao' is an ancient Chinese character.

Similar Characters

勺 sháo

勾 gōu

勿 wù

Practice Writing 勹 (bāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 勹

What does 勹 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 勹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 勹 and 勺?

What mistakes do learners make writing 勹?

What common words use 勹?

How to Write 勹 (bāo)