宝 Stroke Order — How to Write 宝
宝 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 宀, 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.
宝 Radical and Character Components
宝 is an ideographic compound. Jade 玉 kept in one's house 宀.
Radical: 宀 + 5 more strokes
宝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bǎo
Meanings of 宝 in Chinese
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bǎo宝
Precious object; treasure; valuable.
这件瓷器是奶奶的传家宝，非常宝贵。
This porcelain is Grandma's heirloom, extremely precious.
Imperial seal, metaphorically referring to the imperial throne or a position of ultimate authority/power.
他终于坐上了梦寐以求的宝座。
He finally sat on the throne he had always dreamed of.
A polite, honorific term used to refer to someone else's place, business, or possession, indicating respect.
感谢您光临我们的宝号。
Thank you for visiting our esteemed establishment.
Refers to metallic currency, such as 'yuanbao' (sycee).
春节时，家家户户都会摆放元宝，寓意招财进宝
During the Spring Festival, every household displays yuanbao, symbolizing ushering in wealth and treasure.
A type of gambling game or tool, often involving dice or other random outcomes (e.g., '开宝' means 'to open the bet' or 'start the game' in gambling, '押宝' means 'to bet on a specific outcome').
他经常在娱乐场玩押宝，希望能赢大钱。
He often plays 'ya bao' (a type of gambling game) at the entertainment venue, hoping to win big money.
Common Words and Phrases with 宝
1
A term of endearment for a child, meaning 'baby' or 'darling'. It can also affectionately refer to silkworms.
妈妈轻轻地抱起熟睡的宝宝
Mom gently picked up her sleeping baby.
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3
A magnificent Buddhist temple.
在阳光下，远处的宝刹金碧辉煌，庄严肃穆。
Under the sunlight, the distant revered Buddhist temple was splendid and solemn.
4
Ancient Chinese paper currency, especially from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
这种宝钞在当时流通广泛，方便了商品交易。
This type of ancient paper currency was widely circulated at the time, facilitating commodity transactions.
5
A precious and rare sword; can also refer to a skilled person's expertise (as in 'old but still sharp').
铸剑大师打造了一把稀世宝刀，其锋利程度令人惊叹。
The master swordsmith forged a rare and precious sword, whose sharpness was astonishing.
6
Old but still vigorous and capable; to retain one's youthful vigor or skill despite age.
虽然王老师已经退休了，但他辅导学生数学问题时依然宝刀不老，思路清晰。
Although Teacher Wang has retired, when he tutors students with math problems, he is still as sharp as ever, with a clear mind.
7
A treasure land; a place with excellent conditions and rich resources. It can also be a respectful term for someone's place.
这片区域山清水秀，物产丰饶，被誉为旅游观光的宝地
This area is renowned for its picturesque scenery and abundant resources, making it a cherished land for tourism.
8
A valuable book, often a comprehensive and authoritative guide or classic.
这部电影剧本被导演们视为表演艺术的宝典，影响了无数后辈
This film script is regarded by directors as a classic guide to acting, influencing countless successors.
9
Valuable; precious; of great worth or importance.
时间是宝贵的，我们应该好好利用它。
Time is precious, and we should make good use of it.
10
a respectful term for someone else's shop or business
贵宝号的商品素来以精良品质著称，深受顾客信赖。
Your esteemed firm's products have always been renowned for their excellent quality and are deeply trusted by customers.
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Baoji is a city in Shaanxi Province, China.
宝鸡是连接中国西部地区的重要交通枢纽，也是周秦文化的发祥地之一。
Baoji is an important transportation hub connecting western China, and also one of the birthplaces of Zhou and Qin cultures.
12
A precious or valuable sword; can also refer to a common sword or a double-edged sword.
这把宝剑是家族的传家之宝，代代相传
This treasured sword is a family heirloom, passed down through generations.
13
Your esteemed family (a polite term for someone else's family, often referring to their wife and children).
请代我向您的宝眷问好，祝大家身体健康，万事如意。
Please convey my regards to your esteemed family; I wish them good health and all the best.
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A treasure house; a place or source of rich resources, valuable items, or knowledge.
图书馆是知识的宝库，里面藏有无数珍贵的书籍和资料。
The library is a treasure house of knowledge, containing countless precious books and materials.
15
Sapphire blue; a vivid and bright blue color.
她穿了一件宝蓝色的丝绸礼服，在灯光下闪耀着迷人的光泽
She wore a sapphire blue silk gown, shimmering with an enchanting luster under the lights.
More words with 宝
- guī瑰bǎo宝rare treasure
- zhēn珍bǎo宝treasure, jewel
- zhū珠bǎo宝jewelry, jewels
- fǎ法bǎo宝magic weapon, secret weapon
- guó国bǎo宝National treasure
- huó活bǎo宝joker, clown
- mò墨bǎo宝valuable handwriting, precious calligraphy
- zhì至bǎo宝most valuable treasure
- cán蚕bǎo宝bao宝a term of endearment for silkworms
- lán蓝bǎo宝shí石sapphire
- xiàn献bǎo宝Present a treasure, Offer a valuable gift
- bǎi百bǎo宝xiāng箱treasure chest, utility box
- hóng红bǎo宝shí石Ruby
- jù聚bǎo宝pén盆Treasure basin, Cornucopia
- shǔ数lái来bǎo宝clapper talk, rhythmic patter talk
- cái财bǎo宝Treasures; money and valuables
- tiān天bǎo宝Tianbao
- yā押bǎo宝to bet, to pin one's hopes on
- yù御bǎo宝imperial jade seal
- yuán元bǎo宝Sycee, Chinese gold or silver ingot
Idioms with 宝
- bǎo宝bèi贝gē疙da瘩a highly cherished person or item
- bǎo宝dāo刀wèi未lǎo老old but still vigorous and capable
- bǎo宝mǎ马xiāng香chē车luxurious equipage
- bǎo宝shān山kōng空huí回Return empty-handed from treasure mountain
- bǎi百bǎo宝wàn万huò货vast collection of treasures and goods
- bù不tān贪wéi为bǎo宝integrity is true treasure
- chuán传jīng经sòng送bǎo宝Impart valuable knowledge and experience
- fèng奉wéi为zhì至bǎo宝cherish as an invaluable treasure
- jīn金yín银cái财bǎo宝riches and treasures
- qí奇zhēn珍yì异bǎo宝rare and precious treasures
- rú如huò获zhì至bǎo宝to treasure immensely
- shàng上fāng方bǎo宝jiàn剑imperial authority to act decisively
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Open the tool →Questions about 宝
What does 宝 mean in Chinese?
宝 (bǎo) means “Precious object” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 宝?
宝 is pronounced bǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 宝 have?
宝 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 宝?
宝 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 宀. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 宝?
The radical of 宝 is 宀, and 宝 is an ideographic compound.