拨 (bō) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 拨 (bō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 拨 (bō) means "to push aside; to dial". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 拨 stroke by stroke?

拨 has 8 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 拨 and 㧜?

拨 (bō) and 㧜 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 拨?

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

Q: What common words use 拨?

Common words containing 拨 include: 拨打 (bō dǎ) — to dial (a phone number); 拨款 (bō kuǎn) — to allocate funds; 拨弄 (bō nòng) — to fiddle with; to stir.

How to Write 拨

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

拨 is pronounced bō in Mandarin Chinese. It means to push aside; to dial.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 拨 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 拨

拨打 bō dǎ

to dial (a phone number)

拨款 bō kuǎn

to allocate funds

拨弄 bō nòng

to fiddle with; to stir

Example Sentences

请拨打这个电话。

qǐng bō dǎ zhè ge diàn huà

Please dial this number.

为了可以继续进行研究，他申请了政府拨款。

wèi le kě yǐ jì xù jìn xíng yán jiū ， tā shēn qǐng le zhèng fǔ bō kuǎn 。

He applied for a government grant to continue his research.

他在拨弄琴弦。

tā zài bō nòng qín xián

He is plucking the strings.

Similar Characters

㧜 liè

托 tuō

扛 gāng

Practice Writing 拨 (bō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 拨

What does 拨 (bō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 拨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 拨 and 㧜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 拨?

What common words use 拨?

How to Write 拨 (bō)