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

Q: What does 龅 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 龅 (bāo) means "protruding teeth; bucktoothed". with 13 strokes and the radical 齿.

Q: How do you write 龅 stroke by stroke?

龅 has 13 strokes. The radical is 齿. 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 龅 and 龃?

龅 (bāo) and 龃 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 龅?

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

Q: What common words use 龅?

Common words containing 龅 include: 龅牙 (bāo yá) — buckteeth; protruding teeth; 龅牙矫正 (bāo yá jiǎo zhèng) — orthodontic treatment for buckteeth; 龅牙妹 (bāo yá mèi) — bucktoothed girl.

How to Write 龅

The character 龅 (bāo) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 齿 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

龅 is pronounced bāo in Mandarin Chinese. It means protruding teeth; bucktoothed.

Common Words with 龅

龅牙 bāo yá

buckteeth; protruding teeth

龅牙矫正 bāo yá jiǎo zhèng

orthodontic treatment for buckteeth

龅牙妹 bāo yá mèi

bucktoothed girl

Example Sentences

他有一点龅牙。

tā yǒu yì diǎn bāo yá

He has slightly bucked teeth.

他去做了龅牙矫正。

tā qù zuò le bāo yá jiǎo zhèng

He went to get his buck teeth corrected.

别叫她龅牙妹。

bié jiào tā bāo yá mèi

Don't call her bucktooth girl.

Similar Characters

龃 jǔ

龄 líng

龆 tiáo

Practice Writing 龅 (bāo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 龅

What does 龅 (bāo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 龅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 龅 and 龃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 龅?

What common words use 龅?

How to Write 龅 (bāo)