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How to Write 播 (bō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to sow

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Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.

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bō

播

to sow

Common words

bō fàng

播放

to broadcast; to transmit (by radio or TV)

guǎng bō

广播

broadcast; broadcasting; to broadcast; (formal) to propagate

chuán bō

传播

to disseminate; to propagate; to spread

zhí bō

直播

(TV, radio) to broadcast live; live broadcast; (Internet) to livestream; (agriculture) direct seeding

bō zhǒng

播种

to sow seeds

zhǔ bō

主播

(news) anchor; (program) host; (Internet) streamer

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.

播

COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 播 is built

扌+番

Traditional etymology note: To sow seeds 番 by hand 扌; 番 also provides the pronunciation

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 播

Say “bō” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 播

Common words and phrases

播放

bō fàng

to broadcast; to transmit (by radio or TV)

广播

guǎng bō

broadcast; broadcasting; to broadcast; (formal) to propagate

传播

chuán bō

to disseminate; to propagate; to spread

直播

zhí bō

(TV, radio) to broadcast live; live broadcast; (Internet) to livestream; (agriculture) direct seeding

播种

bō zhǒng

to sow seeds

主播

zhǔ bō

(news) anchor; (program) host; (Internet) streamer

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“播”。

Zhège zì shì “bō”.

This character is “播”.

我正在学习“播”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bō” zì.

I am learning the character “播”.

请写一遍“播”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bō”.

Please write “播” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 播?

播 is written with 15 strokes.

What does 播 (bō) mean?

播 (bō) means to sow.

What is the radical of 播?

The radical of 播 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.