破 (pò) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 破 (pò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 破 (pò) means "broken / to break". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 破 stroke by stroke?

破 has 10 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 破 and 矸?

破 (pò) and 矸 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 破?

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

Q: What common words use 破?

Common words containing 破 include: 破坏 (pò huài) — to destroy / to damage; 破旧 (pò jiù) — shabby / dilapidated; 破产 (pò chǎn) — bankruptcy / to go bankrupt.

How to Write 破

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

破 is pronounced pò in Mandarin Chinese. It means broken / to break.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 破 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 破

破坏 pò huài

to destroy / to damage

破旧 pò jiù

shabby / dilapidated

破产 pò chǎn

bankruptcy / to go bankrupt

Example Sentences

不要破坏环境。

bú yào pò huài huán jìng

Don't damage the environment.

这件衣服很破旧。

zhè jiàn yī fú hěn pò jiù

This piece of clothing is very worn out.

那家公司破产了。

nà jiā gōng sī pò chǎn le

That company went bankrupt.

Similar Characters

矸 gān

矻 kū

矽 xì

Practice Writing 破 (pò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 破

What does 破 (pò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 破 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 破 and 矸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 破?

What common words use 破?

How to Write 破 (pò)