擘 (bò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 擘 (bò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 擘 (bò) means "to break; to split; thumb". with 17 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 擘 stroke by stroke?

擘 has 17 strokes. The radical is 手. 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 擘 and 摩?

擘 (bò) and 摩 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 擘?

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

Q: What common words use 擘?

Common words containing 擘 include: 巨擘 (jù bò) — titan; leading authority; master; 擘画 (bò huà) — to plan; to layout; 擘肌分理 (bò jī fēn lǐ) — to analyze minutely; to dissect carefully.

How to Write 擘

The character 擘 (bò) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 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

擘 is pronounced bò in Mandarin Chinese. It means to break; to split; thumb.

Common Words with 擘

巨擘 jù bò

titan; leading authority; master

擘画 bò huà

to plan; to layout

擘肌分理 bò jī fēn lǐ

to analyze minutely; to dissect carefully

Example Sentences

他是科技界的巨擘。

tā shì kē jì jiè de jù bò

He is a titan in the tech industry.

经理正在擘画未来。

jīng lǐ zhèng zài bò huà wèi lái

The manager is planning for the future.

这篇文章擘肌分理。

zhè piān wén zhāng bò jī fēn lǐ

This article is analyzed thoroughly and incisively.

Similar Characters

摩 mó

擎 qíng

攀 pān

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Frequently Asked Questions about 擘

What does 擘 (bò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 擘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 擘 and 摩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 擘?

What common words use 擘?

How to Write 擘 (bò)