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

Q: What does 宝 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宝 (bǎo) means "Treasure / Precious". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宝 stroke by stroke?

宝 has 8 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宝 and 宅?

宝 (bǎo) and 宅 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 宝?

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

Q: What common words use 宝?

Common words containing 宝 include: 宝贝 (bǎo bèi) — Baby or treasure.; 宝贵 (bǎo guì) — Valuable or precious.; 淘宝 (táo bǎo) — Taobao (shopping website); to hunt for treasures.

How to Write 宝

The character 宝 (bǎo) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 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

宝 is pronounced bǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means Treasure / Precious.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 宝 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 宝

宝贝 bǎo bèi

Baby or treasure.

宝贵 bǎo guì

Valuable or precious.

淘宝 táo bǎo

Taobao (shopping website); to hunt for treasures

Example Sentences

他是我的小宝贝。

tā shì wǒ de xiǎo bǎo bèi

He is my little darling.

时间非常宝贵。

shí jiān fēi cháng bǎo guì

Time is very precious.

我喜欢在淘宝买东西。

wǒ xǐ huān zài táo bǎo mǎi dōng xī

I like shopping on Taobao.

Similar Characters

宅 zhái

宇 yǔ

守 shǒu

Practice Writing 宝 (bǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宝

What does 宝 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宝 and 宅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宝?

What common words use 宝?

How to Write 宝 (bǎo)