COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 报 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 扌 cuffing 又 a criminal 卩, representing sentencing
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How to Write 报 (bào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to announce
bàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bào
报
to announce
Common words
bào zhǐ
报纸
newspaper; newsprint
bào kǎo
报考
to enter oneself for an examination
bào míng
报名
to sign up; to enter one's name; to apply; to register
bào dào
报到
to report for duty; to check in; to register
bào dào
报道
to report (news); report
bào gào
报告
to inform; to report; to make known; report
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
报
报
报
报
报
报
报
报
LEARNING TIP
Remember 报
Say “bào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 报
Common words and phrases
bào zhǐ
newspaper; newsprint
bào kǎo
to enter oneself for an examination
bào míng
to sign up; to enter one's name; to apply; to register
bào dào
to report for duty; to check in; to register
bào dào
to report (news); report
bào gào
to inform; to report; to make known; report
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“报”。
Zhège zì shì “bào”.
This character is “报”.
我正在学习“报”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bào” zì.
I am learning the character “报”.
请写一遍“报”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bào”.
Please write “报” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 报?
报 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 报 (bào) mean?
报 (bào) means to announce.
What is the radical of 报?
The radical of 报 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.