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桲 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
桲bóquincezg, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #59586, Very Hard
桲bóflailunknown, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #59586, Very Hard
桲poquincezg, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #59586, Very Hard
桲poflailunknown, 11 strokes, radical 木, rank #59586, Very Hard
po(po5)
primary
 T5
  1. 1quince
  2. 2flail
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March 24, 2026

桲po(po5)

桲 (pō) refers to the quince fruit, which is often used in traditional Chinese cuisine, particularly in desserts and jams. Additionally, it can mean a flail, a tool used for threshing grain, emphasizing its agricultural significance in certain contexts.

Strokes11Radical木Frequency#59586DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, quince is often associated with traditional desserts and is valued for its flavor and health benefits. It is also used in folk medicine, showcasing the deep connection between food and health in Chinese traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a big, round quince hanging from a branch resembling a large, heavy flail. The character 桲 has the木 (wood) radical, linking it to trees and fruits, while the 'po' sound can remind you of 'pudding,' as quince is often turned into sweet desserts.

Meanings of 桲

po(po5)
primary
1quince
2flail
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About 桲

桲Simplified
11Strokes
木Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 桲

Usage Notes

桲 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may be more relevant in literary or agricultural contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tone can confuse it with other characters. Common collocations include '桲的果实' (the fruit of the quince).

HSK Study Tips

Although 桲 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK vocabulary related to fruits and agriculture. Learners should focus on recognizing the character's components and understanding its agricultural significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 桲 with similar-sounding characters like 泼 (pō), which means 'to splash.' Always remember that 桲 refers specifically to quince or a flail, whereas 泼 relates to liquid actions.

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Etymology of 桲

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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tree

Semantic (meaning)木
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Phonetic (sound)孛
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Case file: 桲

  1. 1The meaning half木 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half孛 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaytree
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 桲?

Decomposition of 桲

IDS Structure⿰木孛
桲Full Character
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木Mu4
left
孛bei4
right
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How to say quince in Chinese

“quince” in Chinese is桲bó

桲 (pō) refers to the quince fruit, which is often used in traditional Chinese cuisine, particularly in desserts and jams. Additionally, it can mean a flail, a tool used for threshing grain, emphasizing its agricultural significance in certain contexts.

When to use 桲

桲 is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may be more relevant in literary or agricultural contexts. Be cautious with pronunciation, as mispronouncing the tone can confuse it with other characters. Common collocations include '桲的果实' (the fruit of the quince).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 桲 with similar-sounding characters like 泼 (pō), which means 'to splash.' Always remember that 桲 refers specifically to quince or a flail, whereas 泼 relates to liquid actions.

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桲

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Word Family of 桲

Words Containing This Character1
桲poflail
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Compound Meaning

What does 桲 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 桲

桲 is primarily used to make jams and desserts in Chinese cuisine.

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