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Be cautious not to confuse 箔 with similar-sounding characters. It is often used in a more formal context, especially in culinary arts or traditional crafts. Common collocations include '铝箔' (aluminum foil) and '纸箔' (paper foil).
While 箔 is not included in the official HSK levels, it complements vocabulary around materials and crafts, which are often found in HSK vocabulary. Focus on understanding its use in specific contexts like cooking or crafts.
Learners may mistakenly use 箔 in contexts unrelated to its meaning, such as using it for 'wrap' generically. For example, saying '我用箔包装书' (I use foil to wrap books) is incorrect; it should be '我用纸包装书' (I use paper to wrap books).
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Etymology of 箔
Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 泊 represents the sound.
bamboo
Origin
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Decomposition of 箔
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How to say screen, foil, plaited matting; silkworm basket in Chinese
“screen, foil, plaited matting; silkworm basket” in Chinese is箔
The character 箔 (bó) primarily refers to a thin layer of material, such as foil or a type of plaited matting. It is commonly used in contexts involving wrapping or covering items, especially in cooking and food preservation, as well as in traditional crafts involving bamboo or rushes.
When to use 箔
Be cautious not to confuse 箔 with similar-sounding characters. It is often used in a more formal context, especially in culinary arts or traditional crafts. Common collocations include '铝箔' (aluminum foil) and '纸箔' (paper foil).
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 箔 in contexts unrelated to its meaning, such as using it for 'wrap' generically. For example, saying '我用箔包装书' (I use foil to wrap books) is incorrect; it should be '我用纸包装书' (I use paper to wrap books).
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Grammar patterns of 箔
箔 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 4 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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用____纸把鱼包起来。
Wrap the foil over the fish.
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Word Family of 箔
Words with 箔
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Frequently asked questions about 箔
It is pronounced as 'bó', with a rising tone.
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