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

Q: What does 勃 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 勃 (bó) means "Suddenly; vigorous". with 9 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 勃 stroke by stroke?

勃 has 9 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 勃 and 助?

勃 (bó) and 助 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 勃?

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

Q: What common words use 勃?

Common words containing 勃 include: 生机勃勃 (shēng jī bó bó) — full of vitality; vibrant; 勃然大怒 (bó rán dà nù) — Fly into a rage; 蓬勃 (péng bó) — vigorous; flourishing.

How to Write 勃

The character 勃 (bó) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 力 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

勃 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means Suddenly; vigorous.

Common Words with 勃

生机勃勃 shēng jī bó bó

full of vitality; vibrant

勃然大怒 bó rán dà nù

Fly into a rage

蓬勃 péng bó

vigorous; flourishing

Example Sentences

花园里生机勃勃。

huā yuán lǐ shēng jī bó bó

The garden is full of life.

他听了勃然大怒。

tā tīng le bó rán dà nù

He flew into a rage upon hearing it.

经济蓬勃发展。

jīng jì péng bó fā zhǎn

The economy is booming.

Similar Characters

助 zhù

努 nǔ

劫 jié

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Frequently Asked Questions about 勃

What does 勃 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 勃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 勃 and 助?

What mistakes do learners make writing 勃?

What common words use 勃?

How to Write 勃 (bó)