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

Q: What does 膊 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 膊 (bó) means "arm / shoulder". with 14 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 膊 stroke by stroke?

膊 has 14 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 膊 and 朝?

膊 (bó) and 朝 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 膊?

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 膊?

Common words containing 膊 include: 胳膊 (gē bó) — arm; 赤膊 (chì bó) — Bare-chested / Shirtless; 胳膊肘 (gē bó zhǒu) — elbow.

How to Write 膊

The character 膊 (bó) is written with 14 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

膊 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means arm / shoulder.

Common Words with 膊

胳膊 gē bó

arm

赤膊 chì bó

Bare-chested / Shirtless

胳膊肘 gē bó zhǒu

elbow

Example Sentences

我的胳膊很疼。

wǒ de gē bó hěn téng

My arm hurts a lot.

他光着赤膊。

tā guāng zhe chì bó

He was bare-chested.

他的胳膊肘红了。

tā de gē bó zhǒu hóng le

His elbow is red.

Similar Characters

朝 cháo

期 qī

腆 tiǎn

Practice Writing 膊 (bó)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 膊

What does 膊 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 膊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 膊 and 朝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 膊?

What common words use 膊?

How to Write 膊 (bó)