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

Q: What does 葆 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 葆 (bǎo) means "to protect; to preserve; lush growth". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 葆 stroke by stroke?

葆 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 葆 and 荷?

葆 (bǎo) and 荷 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 葆?

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

Q: What common words use 葆?

Common words containing 葆 include: 永葆 (yǒng bǎo) — To maintain forever; to keep permanently; 葆真 (bǎo zhēn) — to preserve one's original nature; 葆光 (bǎo guāng) — to conceal one's brilliance.

How to Write 葆

The character 葆 (bǎo) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

葆 is pronounced bǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means to protect; to preserve; lush growth.

Common Words with 葆

永葆 yǒng bǎo

To maintain forever; to keep permanently

葆真 bǎo zhēn

to preserve one's original nature

葆光 bǎo guāng

to conceal one's brilliance

Example Sentences

祝你永葆青春。

zhù nǐ yǒng bǎo qīng chūn

May you stay young forever.

他的性格很葆真。

tā de xìng gé hěn bǎo zhēn

He maintains his true and innocent nature.

这种玉石有葆光。

zhè zhǒng yù shí yǒu bǎo guāng

This jade has a soft luster.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

Practice Writing 葆 (bǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 葆

What does 葆 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 葆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 葆 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 葆?

What common words use 葆?

How to Write 葆 (bǎo)