博 Stroke Order — How to Write 博
博 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 十, 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.
博 Radical and Character Components
博 is a phono-semantic compound: 十 (ten) carries the meaning, while 尃 indicates the sound.
Radical: 十 + 10 more strokes
博 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bó
Meanings of 博 in Chinese
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bó博
Extensive; profound; broad; vast (referring to knowledge, scope, etc.).
他博览群书，知识非常渊博
He reads extensively and possesses profound knowledge.
To be extensively knowledgeable; to know a lot.
他从小就爱好读书,知识渊博
He has loved reading since childhood, and is extensively knowledgeable.
To gain or win something, such as respect, applause, or a smile, through one's actions or efforts.
他用真诚和努力博得了所有人的尊重。
He earned everyone's respect through his sincerity and hard work.
Refers to ancient board games, later extended to gambling for money or property, such as in '博奕' (bóyì, board games, often implying gambling) or '赌博' (dǔbó, gambling).
他沉迷赌博，输掉了所有积蓄。
He was addicted to gambling and lost all his savings.
Common Words and Phrases with 博
1
Universal love; love for humanity; fraternity.
他一生致力于博爱事业，帮助了无数有需要的人。
He dedicated his life to the cause of universal love, helping countless people in need.
2
collect widely
在学习新知识时，我们应该博采众长，融会贯通。
When learning new knowledge, we should extensively draw upon the strengths of various sources and integrate them seamlessly.
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Broad, extensive, and profound; describing vast and deep knowledge or thought.
古老的哲学体系往往博大精深，蕴含着许多跨越时空的智慧。
Ancient philosophical systems are often extensive and profound, containing much wisdom that transcends time and space.
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conversant with ancient learning; versed in ancient matters
他是一位博古的学者，对古代的青铜器和玉器有着深厚的鉴赏能力。
He is a scholar deeply knowledgeable about ancient matters, possessing a profound appreciation for ancient bronze ware and jade.
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be erudite and informed; have extensive knowledge of both ancient and modern times
那位博古通今的老教授，总能深入浅出地讲解各种复杂的历史和文化知识。
That erudite old professor always manages to explain complex historical and cultural knowledge in an accessible way.
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A broad and far-reaching perspective.
这位研究员的博见使他对科学前沿的趋势有着深刻的理解。
This researcher's extensive knowledge and far-sighted perspective give him a profound understanding of trends at the scientific frontier.
9
Read extensively; wide reading
她通过博览群书，增长了见识，开阔了眼界。
She broadened her horizons and gained insight by reading extensively.
10
A large-scale exhibition, often international, showcasing various products or achievements.
这个城市每年都会举办一场大型的国际商品博览会，吸引了世界各地的商家和游客。
This city hosts a large international commodity expo every year, attracting merchants and tourists from all over the world.
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To read extensively; to be well-read.
她的学识渊博，因为她从小就博览群书，对不同的文化和历史都有深刻的理解。
Her knowledge is profound because she has been widely read since childhood, with a deep understanding of different cultures and histories.
12
learned and widely knowledgeable
那位学者学识博洽，对古典文学和现代科学都有独到的见解。
That scholar is widely learned, possessing unique insights into both classical literature and modern science.
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To try to win or gain, often referring to trust, attention, or sympathy.
她通过真诚的努力，博取了大家的尊重和喜爱。
Through her sincere efforts, she won everyone's respect and affection.
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knowledgeable and well-informed
这位学者博识多闻，对古典文学和现代科学都有独到的见解。
This scholar is learned and well-informed, possessing unique insights into both classical literature and modern science.
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Knowledgeable and widely informed; having extensive knowledge and broad information.
他是一位博识洽闻的学者，对历史、文化和科学都有深入研究。
He is a widely read and extensively informed scholar, with deep research in history, culture, and science.
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doctorate; Ph.D.; a person holding a doctorate
我的朋友李华获得了计算机科学博士学位，他现在致力于人工智能领域的研究。
My friend Li Hua obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in computer science, and he is now dedicated to research in the field of artificial intelligence.
More words with 博
- dǔ赌bó博gambling
- yuān渊bó博erudite, learned
- guǎng广bó博Extensive, profound, or vast.
- hào浩bó博Vast and extensive; plentiful.
- hóng宏bó博Broad-minded and extensive.
- chá茶bó博shì士Waiters in an old-time teahouse.
- ào奥bó博Aobo
- fán繁bó博Numerous and wide-ranging.
- gāi该bó博This blog, The blog
- yān淹bó博Erudite, Widely read
- zī淄bó博Zibo
- bó博wù物guǎn馆museum
- bó博xué学learned, erudite
- bó博wù物yuàn院museum, natural history museum
- bó博shì士lùn论wén文doctoral dissertation, PhD thesis
- bó博shì士xué学wèi位Doctorate, PhD
- pǔ溥bó博vast, extensive
- qià洽bó博Consult, Negotiate
- ài爱bó博Aibo, Love to win
- bó博wù物guán馆lǐ里In the museum, At the museum
Idioms with 博
- bó博cǎi采zhòng众yì议gather diverse views
- bó博cǎi采zhòng众cháng长draw on strengths from various sources
- bó博ér而bù不jīng精broad but not deep knowledge
- bó博lǎn览gǔ古jīn今well-read in ancient and modern times
- bó博lǎn览wǔ五chē车widely read and knowledgeable
- bó博shī施jì济zhòng众broadly benevolent and aid the masses
- bó博wén闻qiáng强jì记extensive knowledge and excellent memory
- bó博wén闻qiáng强zhì识widely read with a powerful memory
- bó博xué学duō多cái才learned and versatile
- bó博xué学duō多wén闻widely learned and well-informed
- dì地dà大wù物bó博Vast land and abundant resources
- é峨guān冠bó博dài带dignified attire of ancient officials
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Open the tool →Questions about 博
What does 博 mean in Chinese?
博 (bó) means “Extensive” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 博?
博 is pronounced bó in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 博 have?
博 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 博?
博 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 十. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 博?
The radical of 博 is 十, and 博 is a phono-semantic compound.