COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 伯 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 白 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 伯 (bó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
father's elder brother
bóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bó
伯
father's elder brother
Common words
bó bo
伯伯
father's elder brother; uncle
bó fù
伯父
father's elder brother; term of respect for older man
bó mǔ
伯母
wife of father's elder brother; aunt; (polite form of address for a woman who is about the age of one's mother)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 伯
Say “bó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 伯
Common words and phrases
bó bo
father's elder brother; uncle
bó fù
father's elder brother; term of respect for older man
bó mǔ
wife of father's elder brother; aunt; (polite form of address for a woman who is about the age of one's mother)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“伯”。
Zhège zì shì “bó”.
This character is “伯”.
我正在学习“伯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bó” zì.
I am learning the character “伯”.
请写一遍“伯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bó”.
Please write “伯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 伯?
伯 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 伯 (bó) mean?
伯 (bó) means father's elder brother.
What is the radical of 伯?
The radical of 伯 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.