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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
哱bōonomatopoeiczg, 10 strokes, radical 口
哱bōphonetic bounknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
哱bōused in onomatopoeiaunknown, 10 strokes, radical 口
bō(bo1)bo T1
  1. 1onomatopoeic
  2. 2phonetic bo
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March 24, 2026

哱bō(bo1)

The character 哱 (bō) is an onomatopoeic word that expresses sounds, often used to mimic noises associated with certain actions or feelings. It can also refer to the phonetic representation of sounds, making it a versatile term in colloquial expressions and creative language contexts.

Strokes10Radical口
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, onomatopoeic words like 哱 are frequently used in literature and children's stories to create vivid imagery and engage the audience's imagination, reflecting the importance of sound in storytelling.

Memory tip

Imagine a bird, like a hoopoe, making a unique sound that resembles 'bō'. The character 哱 visually resembles a mouth (口) making a sound, with the radical for sound (口) prominently featured, helping you remember its connection to auditory expressions.

Meanings of 哱

bō(bo1)
1onomatopoeic
2phonetic bo
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About 哱

哱Simplified
10Strokes
口Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

哱 is primarily used in informal contexts, especially in creative or expressive language, such as poetry or storytelling. Learners often confuse it with more common sound words, so it's important to use it in specific onomatopoeic contexts.

HSK Study Tips

Although 哱 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can be connected to other onomatopoeic words at higher HSK levels. Focus on listening and pronunciation to appreciate its sound-based nature.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 哱 as 'bā' instead of the correct 'bō'. Additionally, it's common to use it in inappropriate contexts, such as formal discussions, where it doesn't fit.

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Etymology of 哱

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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mouth

Semantic (meaning)口
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Phonetic (sound)孛
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Origin

哱 = 口 + 孛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 哱

IDS Structure⿰口孛
哱Full character
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口kou3
left
孛bei4
right
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Parts

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How to say onomatopoeic in Chinese

“onomatopoeic” in Chinese is哱bō

The character 哱 (bō) is an onomatopoeic word that expresses sounds, often used to mimic noises associated with certain actions or feelings. It can also refer to the phonetic representation of sounds, making it a versatile term in colloquial expressions and creative language contexts.

When to use 哱

哱 is primarily used in informal contexts, especially in creative or expressive language, such as poetry or storytelling. Learners often confuse it with more common sound words, so it's important to use it in specific onomatopoeic contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 哱 as 'bā' instead of the correct 'bō'. Additionally, it's common to use it in inappropriate contexts, such as formal discussions, where it doesn't fit.

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Word Family of 哱

Words containing this character1
哱bōphonetic bo

Frequently asked questions about 哱

No, 哱 is typically used in informal contexts, such as poetry or casual conversation.

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