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

Q: What does 搏 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 搏 (bó) means "to fight; to struggle; to beat (heart)". with 13 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 搏 stroke by stroke?

搏 has 13 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 搏 and 挲?

搏 (bó) and 挲 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 搏?

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

Q: What common words use 搏?

Common words containing 搏 include: 拼搏 (pīn bó) — to struggle; to go all out; 脉搏 (mài bó) — pulse; heartbeat; 搏斗 (bó dòu) — to fight; to wrestle; to struggle.

How to Write 搏

The character 搏 (bó) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

搏 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means to fight; to struggle; to beat (heart).

Common Words with 搏

拼搏 pīn bó

to struggle; to go all out

脉搏 mài bó

pulse; heartbeat

搏斗 bó dòu

to fight; to wrestle; to struggle

Example Sentences

运动员在场上拼搏。

yùn dòng yuán zài chǎng shàng pīn bó

Athletes are fighting hard on the field.

医生在检查脉搏。

yī shēng zài jiǎn chá mài bó

The doctor is checking the pulse.

他与海浪进行搏斗。

tā yǔ hǎi làng jìn xíng bó dòu

He fought against the waves.

Similar Characters

挲 sā

捧 pěng

捩 liè

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Frequently Asked Questions about 搏

What does 搏 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 搏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 搏 and 挲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 搏?

What common words use 搏?

How to Write 搏 (bó)