COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 抱 is built
Traditional etymology note: To wrap 包 in one's arms 扌; 包 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 抱 (bào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hold
bàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bào
抱
to hold
Common words
bào qiàn
抱歉
to be sorry; to feel apologetic; sorry!
bào yuàn
抱怨
to complain; to grumble; to harbor a complaint; to feel dissatisfied
yōng bào
拥抱
to embrace; to hug
bào fù
抱负
aspiration; ambition
huái bào
怀抱
to hug; to cherish; within the bosom (of the family); to embrace (also fig. an ideal, aspiration etc)
bào
抱
to hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug; to embrace
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
抱
抱
抱
抱
抱
抱
抱
抱
LEARNING TIP
Remember 抱
Say “bào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 抱
Common words and phrases
bào qiàn
to be sorry; to feel apologetic; sorry!
bào yuàn
to complain; to grumble; to harbor a complaint; to feel dissatisfied
yōng bào
to embrace; to hug
bào fù
aspiration; ambition
huái bào
to hug; to cherish; within the bosom (of the family); to embrace (also fig. an ideal, aspiration etc)
bào
to hold; to carry (in one's arms); to hug; to embrace
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“抱”。
Zhège zì shì “bào”.
This character is “抱”.
我正在学习“抱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bào” zì.
I am learning the character “抱”.
请写一遍“抱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bào”.
Please write “抱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 抱?
抱 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 抱 (bào) mean?
抱 (bào) means to hold.
What is the radical of 抱?
The radical of 抱 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.