COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 抛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 抛 (pāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to throw
pāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
pāo
抛
to throw
Common words
pāo qì
抛弃
to abandon; to discard; to renounce; to dump (sb)
pāo
抛
to throw; to toss; to fling; to cast
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
抛
抛
抛
抛
抛
抛
抛
抛
LEARNING TIP
Remember 抛
Say “pāo” 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 抛
Common words and phrases
pāo qì
to abandon; to discard; to renounce; to dump (sb)
pāo
to throw; to toss; to fling; to cast
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“抛”。
Zhège zì shì “pāo”.
This character is “抛”.
我正在学习“抛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “pāo” zì.
I am learning the character “抛”.
请写一遍“抛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “pāo”.
Please write “抛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 抛?
抛 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 抛 (pāo) mean?
抛 (pāo) means to throw.
What is the radical of 抛?
The radical of 抛 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.