Meanings of 堡
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AI Study Notes for 堡
碉 (diāo) — use 堡 for larger, fortified structures, while 碉 refers specifically to smaller, often tower-like defensive constructions.
Imagine a castle (堡) standing tall on a hill, surrounded by a protective wall (土) made of earth. The 'b' sound in '堡' can remind you of 'burg,' as in a fortified town, and the 'ǎo' sounds like 'owl,' which watches over the fortress at night.
When using 堡, be mindful of its context as a place name or in military terminology. Common collocations include '城堡' (castle) and '防御堡垒' (defensive fortress). Avoid confusing it with similar sounding characters like 褒 (bāo), which means to praise.
Although 堡 is not an HSK word, it connects with other terms related to buildings and structures, which are common in HSK vocabulary. Focus on understanding its use in geographical names and military contexts to enhance your comprehension of related vocabulary.
In Chinese history, many ancient cities had fortifications, and 堡 is often used in the names of these historical sites, reflecting the significance of defense in Chinese culture. For example, famous castles or fortresses in regions like Xinjiang often incorporate this character.
Learners often confuse 堡 with other similar-sounding characters like 褒 (to praise) or 堡's variant, 鋪 (pù), which means to pave or lay out. For example, saying '我住在一个褒' instead of '我住在一个堡' can lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 堡
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Etymology of 堡
Phonosemantic compound. 土 represents the meaning and 保 represents the sound.
Earthen 土 walls built for defense 保; 保 also provides the meaning
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Decomposition of 堡
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Grammar Patterns of 堡
堡 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 8 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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军队仍然是男人占据的最后____垒之一。
The army is still one of the last male bastions.
Example Sentences for 堡 (10)
Cultural Notes for 堡
In Chinese history, many ancient cities had fortifications, and 堡 is often used in the names of these historical sites, reflecting the significance of defense in Chinese culture. For example, famous castles or fortresses in regions like Xinjiang often incorporate this character.
Word Family of 堡
Compound Meaning
What does 城堡 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 堡
堡 refers specifically to fortresses or strongholds, while 城 (chéng) means city or town, often implying a larger urban area.