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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.
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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
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其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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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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2The sound half孛 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
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4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 勃?
Decomposition of 勃
IDS Structure⿰孛力
勃Full Character
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孛bei4
left
力Li4
right
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Which of these is a component of 勃?
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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
____朗宁的预测不过是妄加猜测而已。
Browning's prediction is no better than a wild guess.
Example Sentences for 勃 (10)
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1
勃朗宁的预测不过是妄加猜测而已。
bó lǎng níng de yù cè bù guò shì wàng jiā cāi cè ér yǐ。
Browning's prediction is no better than a wild guess.
2
鲍勃·马利让他们首次接触到了雷盖音乐。
bào bó· · mǎ lì ràng tā mén shǒu cì jiē chù dào le léi gài yīn。
Bob Marley provided them with their first taste of Reggae music.
3
鲍勃死于由他的生活方式引起的心脏病突发。
bào bó sǐ yú yóu tā de shēng huó fāng shì yǐn qǐ de xīn zāng bìng tū fā。
Bob died of a heart attack, brought on by his lifestyle.
4
焦急万分的鲍勃和汉斯把整座房子找了个遍。
jiāo jí wàn fēn de bào bó hé hàn sī bǎ zhěng zuò fáng zǐ zhǎo le gè biàn。
Desperate with anxiety, Bob and Hans searched the whole house.
5
据他自己所言，他是个雄心勃勃的工作狂。
jù tā zì jǐ suǒ yán， ， tā shì gè xióng xīn bó bó de gōng zuò。
He was by his own account an ambitious workaholic.
6
他毫无倦意，兴致勃勃地说个没完。
tā háo wú juàn yì， ， xīng zhì bó bó dì shuō gè méi。
He was quite tireless, bubbling over with vitality.
7
哈珀上校发现了一定会勃然大怒。
hā pò shàng xiào fā xiàn le yī dìng huì bó rán dà nù。
When Colonel Harper found out, he would go ape.
8
鲍勃从椅子上滑下来，趴在了地板上。
bào bó cóng yǐ zǐ shàng huá xià lái， ， pā zài le dì bǎn。
Bob slid from his chair and lay prone on the floor.
9
他们确实遇上麻烦了，鲍勃闷闷不乐地想。
tā mén què shí yù shàng má fán le， ， bào bó mèn mèn bù lè dì。
