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How to Write 泊 (bó/pō) — Meaning “To anchor; to park (a boat or car)”

bó/pō HSK Level 7 8 strokes Radical: 氵

泊 (bó/pō) means "To anchor; to park (a boat or car)" in Chinese. It has 8 strokes with the radical 氵, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 28% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 4+ common words including 停泊 (tíng bó), 漂泊 (piāo bó), 湖泊 (hú pō).

Due to its 8 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 泊 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 泊

The character 泊 (bó/pō) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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What Does bó/pō (泊) Mean in Chinese?

泊 means To anchor; to park (a boat or car).

This is a polyphonic character with readings: bó, pō.

As an HSK Level 7 character, 泊 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character泊
Pinyinbó / pō (bo/po)
MeaningTo anchor; to park (a boat or car)
Strokes8
Radical氵
HSK Level7
Difficulty3.7/5

Origin of 泊

泊 combines the water radical (氵) with 白 (bái, 'white'), which provides a phonetic hint. The original meaning is to anchor a boat, evoking the image of a vessel resting quietly on bright water or near a pale shore.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a white (白) boat floating on water (氵) after dropping anchor, perfectly still.

Common Words with 泊

停泊 tíng bó
to anchor; to moor
漂泊 piāo bó
To drift / To lead a wandering life
湖泊 hú pō
lake
血泊 xuè pō
Pool of blood

Example Sentences

许多渔船正安静地停泊在避风港湾里。

xǔ duō yú chuán zhèng ān jìng dì tíng bó zài bì fēng gǎng wān lǐ

Many fishing boats are anchored quietly in the sheltered harbor.

他在外面漂泊了多年，终于回到了家乡。

tā zài wài miàn piāo bó le duō nián zhōng yú huí dào le jiā xiāng

After wandering abroad for many years, he finally returned to his hometown.

这里星罗棋布地分布着许多美丽的湖泊。

zhè lǐ xīng luó qí bù dì fēn bù zhe xǔ duō měi lì de hú pō

Many beautiful lakes are scattered like stars across this area.

那个勇敢的战士倒在血泊中，依然紧握钢枪。

nà ge yǒng gǎn de zhàn shì dào zài xuè pō zhōng yī rán jǐn wò gāng qiāng

The brave soldier fell in a pool of blood, still clutching his rifle.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
泊 (current) bó / pō 8 氵
㳄 xián 7 氵
汊 chà 6 氵
汐 xī 6 氵
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Frequently Asked Questions about 泊

The character 泊 has two parts: the left side is the water radical 氵, and the right side is 白 (bái, white). The water radical suggests a connection to water, as in anchoring a boat. Together, they create the idea of a boat resting still on calm water.

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