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How to Write 泊 (bó) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

to anchor

Tone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’

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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.

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to anchor

Common words

hú bó

湖泊

lake

piāo bó

漂泊

(of a boat) to float; to drift; to lie at anchor; (fig.) to roam; to lead a wandering existence

tíng bó

停泊

to anchor; anchorage; mooring (of a ship)

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

How 泊 is built

Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 白 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 泊

Say “bó” 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.

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WORDS WITH 泊

Common words and phrases

湖泊

hú bó

lake

漂泊

piāo bó

(of a boat) to float; to drift; to lie at anchor; (fig.) to roam; to lead a wandering existence

停泊

tíng bó

to anchor; anchorage; mooring (of a ship)

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“泊”。

Zhège zì shì “bó”.

This character is “泊”.

我正在学习“泊”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bó” zì.

I am learning the character “泊”.

请写一遍“泊”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bó”.

Please write “泊” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 泊?

泊 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 泊 (bó) mean?

泊 (bó) means to anchor.

What is the radical of 泊?

The radical of 泊 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.