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葆 Stroke Order — How to Write 葆

Stroke Order

葆 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

葆 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹保

葆 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (grass) carries the meaning, while 保 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 9 more strokes

葆 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • bǎo

Meanings of 葆 in Chinese

1

bǎo葆

The appearance of lush, dense vegetation or tangled hair/foliage.
她的头发凌乱，宛如蓬葆。
Her hair was dishevelled, resembling tangled foliage.
A type of ancient vegetable mentioned in classical texts.
古书中记载，葆是一种稀有的山菜。
Ancient texts record that bǎo is a rare mountain vegetable.
A ceremonial canopy or standard, often adorned with feathers or plumes, historically used for carriages or processions.
仪仗队簇拥着华丽的羽葆前行。
The honor guard marched forward, flanked by splendid plume canopies.
To conceal or hide, especially one's brilliance or talent, often implying modesty or strategic discretion.
他总是葆光养晦，不轻易显露自己的才华。
He always conceals his brilliance and cultivates his spirit, not easily revealing his talent.
To keep; to preserve (often referring to abstract qualities, virtues, or youth).
我们应该努力葆有一颗赤子之心。
We should strive to preserve a childlike innocence.
To cherish; precious; same as 'bǎo' (treasure).
我们要葆有这份纯真的友谊。
We must cherish this pure friendship.
To protect, to preserve, to maintain (synonym of '保' bǎo).
葆持乐观积极的心态，面对生活中的挑战。
Maintain an optimistic and positive attitude to face life's challenges.

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Questions about 葆

What does 葆 mean in Chinese?

葆 (bǎo) means “The appearance of lush” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 葆?

葆 is pronounced bǎo in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 葆 have?

葆 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 葆?

葆 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 葆?

The radical of 葆 is 艹, and 葆 is a phono-semantic compound.