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癶 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
癶bōlegszg, 5 strokes, radical 癶
bō(bo1) T1
  1. 1legs
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March 24, 2026

癶bō(bo1)

The character 癶 (bō) represents legs or feet, often used in a more abstract sense to convey movement or walking. It is not commonly used as a standalone character in everyday language but may appear in more complex characters. In certain contexts, it can also symbolize rapid movement or the act of stepping.

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Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, the feet are considered crucial for overall health, leading to sayings and practices that emphasize foot care and mobility. The character 癶 reflects this cultural significance of legs and movement.

Memory Tip

Imagine two legs (癶) running in a race. The character looks like two feet in motion, emphasizing the idea of movement and speed. The pronunciation 'bō' can remind you of 'bound' which also relates to movement.

Meanings of 癶

bō(bo1)
1legs
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About 癶

癶Simplified
5Strokes
癶Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 癶

Usage Notes

While 癶 itself isn't frequently used in conversation, it appears in characters like '癶癶' (bōbō) which can imply a sense of quick movement. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters that have different meanings or pronunciations. It's more of a literary or academic term than a part of everyday vocabulary.

HSK Study Tips

Although 癶 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding its form can help learners recognize other characters that contain it. Focus on how it fits into the structure of compound characters, which can enhance your reading skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly think that 癶 can be used in everyday conversation like more common characters. For example, saying '我走得很快,像癶一样' (I walk very fast, like 癶) is incorrect; one should use more suitable terms for feet or legs.

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Etymology of 癶

Formation TypePictographic 象形
六书 ClassificationPictograph (象形字)~4% of characters
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Two feet

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  1. 1The giveawayTwo feet
  2. 2On the record aspictographic — someone drew the thing itself.

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How to say legs in Chinese

“legs” in Chinese is癶bō

The character 癶 (bō) represents legs or feet, often used in a more abstract sense to convey movement or walking. It is not commonly used as a standalone character in everyday language but may appear in more complex characters. In certain contexts, it can also symbolize rapid movement or the act of stepping.

When to use 癶

While 癶 itself isn't frequently used in conversation, it appears in characters like '癶癶' (bōbō) which can imply a sense of quick movement. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar characters that have different meanings or pronunciations. It's more of a literary or academic term than a part of everyday vocabulary.

What learners get wrong

Learners may mistakenly think that 癶 can be used in everyday conversation like more common characters. For example, saying '我走得很快,像癶一样' (I walk very fast, like 癶) is incorrect; one should use more suitable terms for feet or legs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 癶

It's not commonly used as a standalone character in modern Chinese, but it appears in some compound characters.

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