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

Q: What does 钵 (bō) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钵 (bō) means "alms bowl / bowl". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钵 stroke by stroke?

钵 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钵 and 钍?

钵 (bō) and 钍 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 钵?

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

Q: What common words use 钵?

Common words containing 钵 include: 饭钵 (fàn bō) — alms bowl; rice bowl; 钵子 (bō zi) — bowl / earthenware pot; 衣钵 (yī bō) — Mantle / Legacy.

How to Write 钵

The character 钵 (bō) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钵 is pronounced bō in Mandarin Chinese. It means alms bowl / bowl.

Common Words with 钵

饭钵 fàn bō

alms bowl; rice bowl

钵子 bō zi

bowl / earthenware pot

衣钵 yī bō

Mantle / Legacy

Example Sentences

他手里拿着一个饭钵。

tā shǒu lǐ ná zhe yí gè fàn bō

He is holding an alms bowl in his hand.

这个钵子是用来盛饭的。

zhè ge bō zi shì yòng lái chéng fàn de

This bowl is used for serving rice.

他继承了老师的衣钵。

tā jì chéng le lǎo shī de yī bō

He carried on his teacher's legacy.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钵

What does 钵 (bō) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钵 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钵?

What common words use 钵?

How to Write 钵 (bō)