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

Q: What does 脖 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脖 (bó) means "neck". with 11 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 脖 stroke by stroke?

脖 has 11 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 脖 and 朐?

脖 (bó) and 朐 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 脖?

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

Q: What common words use 脖?

Common words containing 脖 include: 脖子 (bó zi) — neck; 围脖 (wéi bó) — Scarf / Muffler; 脖领 (bó lǐng) — collar.

How to Write 脖

The character 脖 (bó) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

脖 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means neck.

Common Words with 脖

脖子 bó zi

neck

围脖 wéi bó

Scarf / Muffler

脖领 bó lǐng

collar

Example Sentences

我的脖子有点疼。

wǒ de bó zi yǒu diǎn téng

My neck hurts a bit.

冬天要戴围脖。

dōng tiān yào dài wéi bó

You should wear a neck warmer in winter.

他的脖领很干净。

tā de bó lǐng hěn gān jìng

His collar is very clean.

Similar Characters

朐 qú

朔 shuò

朕 zhèn

Practice Writing 脖 (bó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脖

What does 脖 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脖 and 朐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脖?

What common words use 脖?

How to Write 脖 (bó)