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

Q: What does 舶 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 舶 (bó) means "Large ship". with 11 strokes and the radical 舟.

Q: How do you write 舶 stroke by stroke?

舶 has 11 strokes. The radical is 舟. 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 舶 and 舡?

舶 (bó) and 舡 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 舶?

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

Q: What common words use 舶?

Common words containing 舶 include: 船舶 (chuán bó) — Ships; vessels; 巨舶 (jù bó) — large ocean-going ship; giant vessel; 舶来品 (bó lái pǐn) — Imported goods.

How to Write 舶

The character 舶 (bó) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 舟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

舶 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means Large ship.

Common Words with 舶

船舶 chuán bó

Ships; vessels

巨舶 jù bó

large ocean-going ship; giant vessel

舶来品 bó lái pǐn

Imported goods

Example Sentences

港口停了很多船舶。

gǎng kǒu tíng le hěn duō chuán bó

Many ships are docked at the port.

远方来了一艘巨舶。

yuǎn fāng lái le yī sōu jù bó

A large ship arrived from afar.

这些都是舶来品。

zhè xiē dōu shì bó lái pǐn

These are all imported goods.

Similar Characters

舡 chuán

舢 shān

舣 yǐ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 舶

What does 舶 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 舶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 舶 and 舡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 舶?

What common words use 舶?

How to Write 舶 (bó)