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

Q: What does 饱 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 饱 (bǎo) means "full (after eating)". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 饣.

Q: How do you write 饱 stroke by stroke?

饱 has 8 strokes. The radical is 饣. 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 饱 and 饧?

饱 (bǎo) and 饧 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 饱?

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

Q: What common words use 饱?

Common words containing 饱 include: 吃饱 (chī bǎo) — to be full; 饱满 (bǎo mǎn) — full; plump; energetic; 饱含 (bǎo hán) — to be full of; to be saturated with.

How to Write 饱

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

饱 is pronounced bǎo in Mandarin Chinese. It means full (after eating).

As an HSK Level 2 character, 饱 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 饱

吃饱 chī bǎo

to be full

饱满 bǎo mǎn

full; plump; energetic

饱含 bǎo hán

to be full of; to be saturated with

Example Sentences

我已经吃饱了。

wǒ yǐ jīng chī bǎo le

I am already full.

他的精神很饱满。

tā de jīng shén hěn bǎo mǎn

He is full of energy.

他的眼里饱含泪水。

tā de yǎn lǐ bǎo hán lèi shuǐ

His eyes are filled with tears.

Similar Characters

饧 táng

饨 tún

饩 xì

Practice Writing 饱 (bǎo)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 饱

What does 饱 (bǎo) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 饱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 饱 and 饧?

What mistakes do learners make writing 饱?

What common words use 饱?

How to Write 饱 (bǎo)