COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 拨 is built
Traditional etymology note: To dispatch 发 goods by hand 扌
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How to Write 拨 (bō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc
bōTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bō
拨
to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc
Common words
bō dǎ
拨打
to call; to dial
bō kuǎn
拨款
to allocate funds; appropriation
tiǎo bō
挑拨
to incite disharmony; to instigate
bō
拨
to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc; to dial; to allocate; to set aside (money)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
拨
拨
拨
拨
拨
拨
拨
拨
LEARNING TIP
Remember 拨
Say “bō” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 拨
Common words and phrases
bō dǎ
to call; to dial
bō kuǎn
to allocate funds; appropriation
tiǎo bō
to incite disharmony; to instigate
bō
to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc; to dial; to allocate; to set aside (money)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“拨”。
Zhège zì shì “bō”.
This character is “拨”.
我正在学习“拨”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bō” zì.
I am learning the character “拨”.
请写一遍“拨”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bō”.
Please write “拨” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 拨?
拨 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 拨 (bō) mean?
拨 (bō) means to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc.
What is the radical of 拨?
The radical of 拨 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.