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勃 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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勃
bó
flourishing
nz, 9 strokes, radical 力, rank #5398, Hard
勃
bó
prosperous
nz, 9 strokes, radical 力, rank #5398, Hard
勃
bó
suddenly
nz, 9 strokes, radical 力, rank #5398, Hard
勃
bó
abruptly
nz, 9 strokes, radical 力, rank #5398, Hard
勃
bó
thriving, prosperous; sudden, quick
nz, 9 strokes, radical 力, rank #5398, Hard
bó(bo2)bo T2
1flourishing
2prosperous
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March 24, 2026
勃bó(bo2)
The character 勃 (bó) conveys a sense of suddenness and flourishing. It is often used to describe something that is thriving or prosperous, typically occurring abruptly. In contexts such as nature or business, it denotes rapid growth or success.
Strokes9Radical力Frequency#5398DifficultyHard
Cultural note
The character 勃 appears in various Chinese literary works to describe moments of sudden change, reflecting the cultural appreciation for nature's unpredictable beauty and the swift rise of fortunes, often found in poetry and traditional stories.
Memory tip
Imagine a vibrant flower (representing flourishing) that suddenly blooms (suggesting abruptness) when the sun shines. The character 勃, with its rising strokes, visually resembles the swift ascent of this flower towards the sky, reflecting both the pronunciation 'bó' and its meaning of sudden prosperity.
Meanings of 勃
bó(bo2)
1flourishing
2prosperous
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About 勃
勃Simplified
9Strokes
力Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
#5398Frequency Rank
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Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 勃 with similar characters that imply gentler growth or gradual change. This character is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, while its nuances may be lost in casual conversation. Be mindful that it can also signify abruptness, which might not always align with a positive context.
HSK Study Tips
While 勃 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other characters that indicate growth or sudden change, like 繁 (fán) meaning 'prosperous'. Focus on recognizing its usage in literary texts to enhance vocabulary related to success and transition.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 勃 with characters like 繁 that imply gradual growth. For instance, using 勃 in a sentence about slow development would be incorrect; instead, use 繁 for a more suitable meaning.
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勃 = 力 + 孛. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 勃
IDS Structure⿰孛力
勃Full character
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孛bei4
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力Li4
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Parts
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How to say flourishing in Chinese
“flourishing” in Chinese is勃bó
The character 勃 (bó) conveys a sense of suddenness and flourishing. It is often used to describe something that is thriving or prosperous, typically occurring abruptly. In contexts such as nature or business, it denotes rapid growth or success.
When to use 勃
Learners often confuse 勃 with similar characters that imply gentler growth or gradual change. This character is more commonly used in literary or formal contexts, while its nuances may be lost in casual conversation. Be mindful that it can also signify abruptness, which might not always align with a positive context.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 勃 with characters like 繁 that imply gradual growth. For instance, using 勃 in a sentence about slow development would be incorrect; instead, use 繁 for a more suitable meaning.
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Grammar patterns of 勃
勃 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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