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

Q: What does 伯 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 伯 (bó) means "Uncle (father's elder brother) or a senior person.". with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 伯 stroke by stroke?

伯 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 伯 and 仔?

伯 (bó) and 仔 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 伯?

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

Q: What common words use 伯?

Common words containing 伯 include: 伯伯 (bó bo) — Uncle (father's elder brother).; 大伯 (dà bó) — Uncle (father's elder brother); 伯父 (bó fù) — Uncle (father's elder brother)..

How to Write 伯

The character 伯 (bó) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

伯 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means Uncle (father's elder brother) or a senior person..

Common Words with 伯

伯伯 bó bo

Uncle (father's elder brother).

大伯 dà bó

Uncle (father's elder brother)

伯父 bó fù

Uncle (father's elder brother).

Example Sentences

伯伯在公园散步。

bó bo zài gōng yuán sàn bù

Uncle is taking a walk in the park.

我大伯住在北京。

wǒ dà bó zhù zài běi jīng

My eldest uncle lives in Beijing.

伯父送我一本书。

bó fù sòng wǒ yī běn shū

My uncle gave me a book.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

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Frequently Asked Questions about 伯

What does 伯 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 伯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 伯 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 伯?

What common words use 伯?

How to Write 伯 (bó)