Common Meanings
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bāo褒
To praise, commend, or speak highly of; the opposite of criticism.
大家对他的作品褒贬不一。
People had mixed reviews for his work, with both praise and criticism.
loose-fitting or ample (of clothing, especially lapels)
在古代，许多文人墨客偏爱褒衣博带，显得洒脱不羁
In ancient times, many literati preferred loose robes and wide sashes, appearing unrestrained and unconventional.
Bao refers to an ancient state (诸侯国, zhūhóuguó) during China's Zhou Dynasty, located in the southeast of present-day Mianxian, Shaanxi province. It was also known as "Youbao" (有褒).
历史文献中记载了褒国的兴衰历程
Historical documents record the rise and fall of the state of Bao.