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

Q: What does 魄 (pò) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 魄 (pò) means "Soul". with 14 strokes and the radical 鬼.

Q: How do you write 魄 stroke by stroke?

魄 has 14 strokes. The radical is 鬼. 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 魄 and 魁?

魄 (pò) and 魁 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 魄?

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

Q: What common words use 魄?

Common words containing 魄 include: 魄力 (pò lì) — Courage; 气魄 (qì pò) — Spirit / Boldness / Grandeur; 魂魄 (hún pò) — Soul.

How to Write 魄

The character 魄 (pò) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鬼 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

魄 is pronounced pò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Soul.

Common Words with 魄

魄力 pò lì

Courage

气魄 qì pò

Spirit / Boldness / Grandeur

魂魄 hún pò

Soul

Example Sentences

经理很有办事魄力。

jīng lǐ hěn yǒu bàn shì pò lì

The manager has great decisiveness and drive.

这座建筑很有气魄。

zhè zuò jiàn zhù hěn yǒu qì pò

This building is very imposing.

魂魄是古老的说法。

hún pò shì gǔ lǎo de shuō fǎ

Soul is an ancient term.

Similar Characters

魁 kuí

魂 hún

魃 bá

Practice Writing 魄 (pò)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 魄

What does 魄 (pò) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 魄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 魄 and 魁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 魄?

What common words use 魄?

How to Write 魄 (pò)