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菩 Stroke Order — How to Write 菩

Stroke Order

菩 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.

菩 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹咅

菩 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (herb) carries the meaning, while 咅 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 8 more strokes

菩 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • pú

Meanings of 菩 in Chinese

1

pú菩

Bodhi (in Buddhism, the state of perfect enlightenment or wisdom; the path to enlightenment); also refers to the Bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa), an evergreen tree native to India whose sap can be used to make hard rubber.
他通过修行，最终领悟了菩提的真谛。
Through spiritual practice, he eventually comprehended the true essence of Bodhi.
In Buddhism, a Bodhisattva; a person who has attained enlightenment but postpones nirvana to help others. Metaphorically, it refers to a kind and charitable person.
他心地善良，乐于助人，真是个活菩萨
He is kind-hearted and always willing to help, truly a living Bodhisattva.

Common Words and Phrases with 菩

1
pú菩sà萨
In Buddhism, a Bodhisattva is an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help all sentient beings achieve enlightenment.
她心地善良，乐于助人，大家都说她像菩萨一样慈悲。
She is kind-hearted and always willing to help others; everyone says she is as compassionate as a Bodhisattva.
2
pú菩sà萨xīn心cháng肠
kindhearted and merciful
她对那些流浪动物总是很有爱心，真是菩萨心肠。
She always shows great love for stray animals; she truly has a compassionate heart.
3
pú菩tí提
Bodhi, a Sanskrit term in Buddhism, refers to enlightenment or perfect wisdom.
僧侣们在冥想中寻求菩提的境界
Monks seek the state of Bodhi through meditation.
4
pú菩tí提shù树
A pipal tree (Ficus religiosa), a famous fig species native to India, known for its tall stature, long lifespan, and as a source of lac.
在寺庙的院子里，有一棵古老的菩提树，为过往的信徒提供荫凉。
In the temple courtyard, there is an ancient Bodhi tree, providing shade for passing devotees.

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Questions about 菩

What does 菩 mean in Chinese?

菩 (pú) means “In Buddhism, a Bodhisattva” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 菩?

菩 is pronounced pú in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 菩 have?

菩 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 菩?

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

What is the radical of 菩?

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