COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 勃 is built
Traditional etymology note: 力 (strength) suggests the meaning, while 孛 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 勃 (bó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
flourishing
bóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
bó
勃
flourishing
Common words
péng bó
蓬勃
vigorous; flourishing; full of vitality
zhāo qì péng bó
朝气蓬勃
full of youthful energy (idiom); vigorous; energetic; a bright spark
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 勃
Say “bó” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 勃
Common words and phrases
péng bó
vigorous; flourishing; full of vitality
zhāo qì péng bó
full of youthful energy (idiom); vigorous; energetic; a bright spark
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“勃”。
Zhège zì shì “bó”.
This character is “勃”.
我正在学习“勃”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bó” zì.
I am learning the character “勃”.
请写一遍“勃”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bó”.
Please write “勃” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 勃?
勃 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 勃 (bó) mean?
勃 (bó) means flourishing.
What is the radical of 勃?
The radical of 勃 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.