保 (bǎo) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 保 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 保 (bǎo) means "to protect; to guarantee; to keep". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 保 stroke by stroke?

保 has 9 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 保 and 伯?

保 (bǎo) and 伯 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 保?

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

Q: What common words use 保?

Common words containing 保 include: 保护 (bǎo hù) — to protect; to safeguard; 保证 (bǎo zhèng) — guarantee; ensure; 保险 (bǎo xiǎn) — insurance.

How to Write 保

The character 保 (bǎo) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

保 is pronounced bǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to protect; to guarantee; to keep.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 保 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 保

保护 bǎo hù

to protect; to safeguard

保证 bǎo zhèng

guarantee; ensure

保险 bǎo xiǎn

insurance

Example Sentences

我们要保护动物。

wǒ men yào bǎo hù dòng wù

We must protect animals.

我保证完成任务。

wǒ bǎo zhèng wán chéng rèn wù

I guarantee to complete the task.

你买保险了吗？

nǐ mǎi bǎo xiǎn le ma

Have you bought insurance?

Similar Characters

伯 bó

估 gū

伲 nì

Practice Writing 保 (bǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 保

What does 保 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 保 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 保 and 伯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 保?

What common words use 保?

How to Write 保 (bǎo)