COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 博 is built
Traditional etymology note: 十 (ten) suggests the meaning, while 尃 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 博 (bó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
extensive
bóTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bó
博
extensive
Common words
bó shì
博士
doctor (as an academic degree); (old) person specialized in a skill or trade; (old) court academician
bó xué
博学
learned; erudite
bó yì
博弈
games (such as chess, dice etc); gambling; contest
dǔ bó
赌博
to gamble
bó wù guǎn
博物馆
museum
bó lǎn huì
博览会
exposition; international fair
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 博
Say “bó” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 博
Common words and phrases
bó shì
doctor (as an academic degree); (old) person specialized in a skill or trade; (old) court academician
bó xué
learned; erudite
bó yì
games (such as chess, dice etc); gambling; contest
dǔ bó
to gamble
bó wù guǎn
museum
bó lǎn huì
exposition; international fair
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“博”。
Zhège zì shì “bó”.
This character is “博”.
我正在学习“博”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bó” zì.
I am learning the character “博”.
请写一遍“博”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bó”.
Please write “博” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 博?
博 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 博 (bó) mean?
博 (bó) means extensive.
What is the radical of 博?
The radical of 博 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.