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

Q: What does 波 (bō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 波 (bō) means "Wave.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 波 stroke by stroke?

波 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 波 and 㳄?

波 (bō) and 㳄 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 波?

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

Q: What common words use 波?

Common words containing 波 include: 波浪 (bō làng) — Wave.; 宁波 (níng bō) — Ningbo (a city in China).; 微波炉 (wēi bō lú) — microwave oven.

How to Write 波

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

波 is pronounced bō in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wave..

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

Common Words with 波

波浪 bō làng

Wave.

宁波 níng bō

Ningbo (a city in China).

微波炉 wēi bō lú

microwave oven

Example Sentences

海上的波浪很大。

hǎi shàng de bō làng hěn dà

The waves on the sea are very big.

宁波是一个城市。

níng bō shì yí gè chéng shì

Ningbo is a city.

我会用微波炉。

wǒ huì yòng wēi bō lú

I know how to use a microwave.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 波 (bō)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 波

What does 波 (bō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 波 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 波 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 波?

What common words use 波?

How to Write 波 (bō)