Chinese characters for “bo”
43 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
bō
to stir, to move, to distribute, to allocate
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to sow seeds, to scatter
15 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6to peel, to skin
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9legs
5 strokeswaves, ripples, breakers
8 strokesglass
9 strokesto peel, to skin
10 strokesonomatopoeic
10 strokesearthen basin
10 strokescake, biscuit
10 strokesearthen basin
11 strokesspinach
11 strokesto stir, to move, to distribute, to allocate
15 strokescake, biscuit
15 strokesSecond tone
bó
older brother
7 strokesvariegated, motley
7 strokessilk, fabric
8 strokesthriving, prosperous
9 strokesname of district in Anhui
10 strokesraincoat
10 strokescymbals
10 strokesplatinum
10 strokesneck
11 strokeslarge ship, ocean-going vessel
11 strokesto gamble, to play games
12 strokesswelling
12 strokesa species of pigeon
12 strokescombat
13 strokesscreen, foil, plaited matting
14 strokesshoulder, upper arm
14 strokesvariegated, motley
14 strokesradish
15 strokesstiff, corpse-like
15 strokeslarge bell
15 strokesfierce animal
16 strokeslarge bell
18 strokesa species of pigeon
18 strokesto extend, to fill
21 strokesThird tone
bǒ
Fourth tone
bò
Neutral tone
bo
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