COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泊 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 白 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 泊 (bó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to anchor
bóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
bó
泊
to anchor
Common words
hú bó
湖泊
lake
piāo bó
漂泊
(of a boat) to float; to drift; to lie at anchor; (fig.) to roam; to lead a wandering existence
tíng bó
停泊
to anchor; anchorage; mooring (of a ship)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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泊
泊
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 泊
Say “bó” 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 泊
Common words and phrases
hú bó
lake
piāo bó
(of a boat) to float; to drift; to lie at anchor; (fig.) to roam; to lead a wandering existence
tíng bó
to anchor; anchorage; mooring (of a ship)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泊?
泊 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 泊 (bó) mean?
泊 (bó) means to anchor.
What is the radical of 泊?
The radical of 泊 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.