COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 胞 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 包 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 胞 (bāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
placenta
bāoTone 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
bāo
胞
placenta
Common words
xì bāo
细胞
cell (biology)
tóng bāo
同胞
born of the same parents; sibling; fellow citizen; compatriot
shuāng bāo tāi
双胞胎
twin
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
胞
胞
胞
胞
胞
胞
胞
胞
LEARNING TIP
Remember 胞
Say “bāo” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 胞
Common words and phrases
xì bāo
cell (biology)
tóng bāo
born of the same parents; sibling; fellow citizen; compatriot
shuāng bāo tāi
twin
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“胞”。
Zhège zì shì “bāo”.
This character is “胞”.
我正在学习“胞”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bāo” zì.
I am learning the character “胞”.
请写一遍“胞”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bāo”.
Please write “胞” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 胞?
胞 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 胞 (bāo) mean?
胞 (bāo) means placenta.
What is the radical of 胞?
The radical of 胞 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.