亳 (bó) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亳 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亳 (bó) means "Bo (name of an ancient capital or place)". with 10 strokes and the radical 亠.

Q: How do you write 亳 stroke by stroke?

亳 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亠. 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 亳 and 㐭?

亳 (bó) and 㐭 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 亳?

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

Q: What common words use 亳?

Common words containing 亳 include: 亳州 (bó zhōu) — Bozhou (a city in Anhui province); 亳社 (bó shè) — Bo altar (historical site); 亳土 (bó tǔ) — Bo soil (historical reference).

How to Write 亳

The character 亳 (bó) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

亳 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bo (name of an ancient capital or place).

Common Words with 亳

亳州 bó zhōu

Bozhou (a city in Anhui province)

亳社 bó shè

Bo altar (historical site)

亳土 bó tǔ

Bo soil (historical reference)

Example Sentences

亳州在中国的安徽省。

bó zhōu zài zhōng guó de ān huī shěng

Bozhou is in Anhui Province, China.

这是古代的一个地名。

zhè shì gǔ dài de yí gè dì míng

This is an ancient place name.

这里的亳土很有名。

zhè lǐ de bó tǔ hěn yǒu míng

The Bo soil here is very famous.

Similar Characters

㐭 lǐn

享 xiǎng

京 jīng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亳

What does 亳 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亳 and 㐭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亳?

What common words use 亳?

How to Write 亳 (bó)