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

Q: What does 胞 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 胞 (bāo) means "Cell; sibling". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 胞 stroke by stroke?

胞 has 9 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 胞 and 朊?

胞 (bāo) and 朊 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 胞?

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

Q: What common words use 胞?

Common words containing 胞 include: 细胞 (xì bāo) — cell (biology); 同胞 (tóng bāo) — Compatriot or fellow countryman; 胞弟 (bāo dì) — Younger brother (born of the same parents).

How to Write 胞

The character 胞 (bāo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

胞 is pronounced bāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Cell; sibling.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 胞 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 胞

细胞 xì bāo

cell (biology)

同胞 tóng bāo

Compatriot or fellow countryman

胞弟 bāo dì

Younger brother (born of the same parents)

Example Sentences

细胞是生命的基本单位。

xì bāo shì shēng mìng de jī běn dān wèi

Cells are the basic unit of life.

我们是亲同胞兄弟。

wǒ men shì qīn tóng bāo xiōng dì

We are biological brothers.

他是我的亲胞弟。

tā shì wǒ de qīn bāo dì

He is my biological younger brother.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 胞

What does 胞 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 胞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 胞 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 胞?

What common words use 胞?

How to Write 胞 (bāo)