曝 (bào) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 曝 (bào) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 曝 (bào) means "to expose (to sunlight or publicity)". with 19 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 曝 stroke by stroke?

曝 has 19 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 曝 and 曙?

曝 (bào) and 曙 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 曝?

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

Q: What common words use 曝?

Common words containing 曝 include: 曝光 (bào guāng) — exposure (photography or publicity); 曝晒 (pù shài) — to expose to the sun / sun-dry; 曝露 (pù lù) — to expose / reveal.

How to Write 曝

The character 曝 (bào) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

曝 is pronounced bào in Mandarin Chinese. It means to expose (to sunlight or publicity).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: bào, pù.

Common Words with 曝

曝光 bào guāng

exposure (photography or publicity)

曝晒 pù shài

to expose to the sun / sun-dry

曝露 pù lù

to expose / reveal

Example Sentences

这张照片曝光了。

zhè zhāng zhào piān bào guāng le

This photo is overexposed.

衣服在阳光下曝晒。

yī fú zài yáng guāng xià pù shài

The clothes are being exposed to the sun.

他的秘密曝露了。

tā de mì mì pù lù le

His secret was revealed.

Similar Characters

曙 shǔ

曚 méng

曛 xūn

Practice Writing 曝 (bào)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 曝

What does 曝 (bào) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 曝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 曝 and 曙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 曝?

What common words use 曝?

How to Write 曝 (bào)