COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泡 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 包 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 泡 (pào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
puffed; swollen; spongy
pàoTone 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
pào
泡
puffed; swollen; spongy
Common words
dēng pào
灯泡
light bulb; see also 電燈泡|电灯泡[dian4 deng1 pao4]; third-wheel or unwanted third party spoiling a couple's date (slang)
jìn pào
浸泡
to steep; to soak; to immerse
pào mò
泡沫
foam; (soap) bubble; (economic) bubble
qì pào
气泡
bubble; blister (in metal); (of beverages) sparkling; carbonated
pào
泡
bubble; foam; blister; to soak; to steep; to infuse; to dawdle; to loiter
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 泡
Say “pào” 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.
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Common words and phrases
dēng pào
light bulb; see also 電燈泡|电灯泡[dian4 deng1 pao4]; third-wheel or unwanted third party spoiling a couple's date (slang)
jìn pào
to steep; to soak; to immerse
pào mò
foam; (soap) bubble; (economic) bubble
qì pào
bubble; blister (in metal); (of beverages) sparkling; carbonated
pào
bubble; foam; blister; to soak; to steep; to infuse; to dawdle; to loiter
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“泡”。
Zhège zì shì “pào”.
This character is “泡”.
我正在学习“泡”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pào” zì.
I am learning the character “泡”.
请写一遍“泡”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pào”.
Please write “泡” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泡?
泡 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 泡 (pào) mean?
泡 (pào) means puffed; swollen; spongy.
What is the radical of 泡?
The radical of 泡 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.