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

Q: What does 驳 (bó) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 驳 (bó) means "To refute; to contradict; barge". with 7 strokes and the radical 马.

Q: How do you write 驳 stroke by stroke?

驳 has 7 strokes. The radical is 马. 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 驳 and 驭?

驳 (bó) and 驭 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 驳?

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

Q: What common words use 驳?

Common words containing 驳 include: 反驳 (fǎn bó) — To refute; to rebut; 驳回 (bó huí) — To reject; to overrule; 驳船 (bó chuán) — Barge.

How to Write 驳

The character 驳 (bó) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 马 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

驳 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese. It means To refute; to contradict; barge.

Common Words with 驳

反驳 fǎn bó

To refute; to rebut

驳回 bó huí

To reject; to overrule

驳船 bó chuán

Barge

Example Sentences

他反驳了我的意见。

tā fǎn bó le wǒ de yì jiàn

He refuted my opinion.

他的申请被驳回了。

tā de shēn qǐng bèi bó huí le

His application was rejected.

河上停着几只驳船。

hé shàng tíng zhe jǐ zhī bó chuán

There are several barges moored on the river.

Similar Characters

驭 yù

驮 duò

驯 xùn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 驳

What does 驳 (bó) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 驳 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 驳 and 驭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 驳?

What common words use 驳?

How to Write 驳 (bó)