COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 玻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 皮 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 玻 (bō) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
glass
bōTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bō
玻
glass
Common words
bō lí
玻璃
glass; (slang) male homosexual
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 玻
Say “bō” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
bō lí
glass; (slang) male homosexual
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“玻”。
Zhège zì shì “bō”.
This character is “玻”.
我正在学习“玻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bō” zì.
I am learning the character “玻”.
请写一遍“玻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bō”.
Please write “玻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 玻?
玻 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 玻 (bō) mean?
玻 (bō) means glass.
What is the radical of 玻?
The radical of 玻 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.