COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 搏 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 尃 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 搏 (bó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fight
bóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bó
搏
to fight
Common words
bó dòu
搏斗
to wrestle; to fight; to struggle
mài bó
脉搏
pulse (both medical and figurative)
pīn bó
拼搏
to struggle; to wrestle
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 搏
Say “bó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
bó dòu
to wrestle; to fight; to struggle
mài bó
pulse (both medical and figurative)
pīn bó
to struggle; to wrestle
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 搏?
搏 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 搏 (bó) mean?
搏 (bó) means to fight.
What is the radical of 搏?
The radical of 搏 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.