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

Q: What does 钹 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 钹 (bó) means "cymbals". with 10 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 钹 stroke by stroke?

钹 has 10 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 钹 and 钍?

钹 (bó) and 钍 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 钹?

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

Q: What common words use 钹?

Common words containing 钹 include: 敲钹 (qiāo bó) — to play cymbals; 铜钹 (tóng bó) — Copper cymbals; 钹声 (bó shēng) — sound of cymbals.

How to Write 钹

The character 钹 (bó) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

钹 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means cymbals.

Common Words with 钹

敲钹 qiāo bó

to play cymbals

铜钹 tóng bó

Copper cymbals

钹声 bó shēng

sound of cymbals

Example Sentences

他在乐队里负责敲钹。

tā zài yuè duì lǐ fù zé qiāo bó

He is responsible for playing the cymbals in the band.

这对铜钹的声音很响。

zhè duì tóng bó de shēng yīn hěn xiǎng

This pair of cymbals sounds very loud.

远处传来了钹声。

yuǎn chù chuán lái le bó shēng

The sound of cymbals came from the distance.

Similar Characters

钍 tǔ

钎 qiān

钏 chuàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 钹

What does 钹 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 钹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 钹 and 钍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 钹?

What common words use 钹?

How to Write 钹 (bó)