COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炮 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 包 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 炮 (pào) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to sauté
pàoTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pào
炮
to sauté
Common words
biān pào
鞭炮
firecrackers; string of small firecrackers
mǎ hòu pào
马后炮
lit. firing after the horse; fig. belated action; giving advice in hindsight
pào
炮
cannon; firecracker
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炮
Say “pào” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
biān pào
firecrackers; string of small firecrackers
mǎ hòu pào
lit. firing after the horse; fig. belated action; giving advice in hindsight
pào
cannon; firecracker
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炮?
炮 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 炮 (pào) mean?
炮 (pào) means to sauté.
What is the radical of 炮?
The radical of 炮 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.