COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 破 is built
Traditional etymology note: 石 (rock) suggests the meaning, while 皮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 破 (pò) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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pòTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
pò
破
broken
Common words
dǎ pò
打破
to break; to smash
pò huài
破坏
destruction; damage; to wreck; to break
pò chǎn
破产
to go bankrupt; to become impoverished; bankruptcy
tū pò
突破
to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount (an obstacle); (sports) to break through the opponent's defense
pò àn
破案
to solve a case; shabby old table
pò chú
破除
to eliminate; to do away with; to get rid of
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
破
破
破
破
破
破
破
破
LEARNING TIP
Remember 破
Say “pò” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 破
Common words and phrases
dǎ pò
to break; to smash
pò huài
destruction; damage; to wreck; to break
pò chǎn
to go bankrupt; to become impoverished; bankruptcy
tū pò
to break through; to make a breakthrough; to surmount (an obstacle); (sports) to break through the opponent's defense
pò àn
to solve a case; shabby old table
pò chú
to eliminate; to do away with; to get rid of
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“破”。
Zhège zì shì “pò”.
This character is “破”.
我正在学习“破”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pò” zì.
I am learning the character “破”.
请写一遍“破”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pò”.
Please write “破” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 破?
破 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 破 (pò) mean?
破 (pò) means broken.
What is the radical of 破?
The radical of 破 is 石, associated with Not yet classified.