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March 24, 2026
帛bó(bo2)
The character 帛 (bó) refers primarily to silk or fabric, often associated with high-quality materials. It can also symbolize wealth and property due to the historical significance of silk in trade and its value in Chinese culture.
Strokes8Radical巾Frequency#97836DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
Silk has played a crucial role in Chinese history, serving as a major trade commodity along the Silk Road, which facilitated cultural exchange between East and West.
Memory Tip
Imagine a smooth, shiny piece of silk floating in the air, representing wealth and luxury. The character 帛 looks like a piece of fabric draped over a rod, reminding you of its silky texture and the sound 'bó' as it glides through the air.
Meanings of 帛
bó(bo2)
1silk, fabric; wealth, property
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帛Simplified
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a smooth, shiny piece of silk floating in the air, representing wealth and luxury. The character 帛 looks like a piece of fabric draped over a rod, reminding you of its silky texture and the sound 'bó' as it glides through the air.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 帛 with similar characters like 布 (bù), which means cloth. This character is more formal and is often used in literary or historical contexts, making it less common in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Although 帛 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to other terms related to textiles and wealth, such as 织 (zhī, to weave) and 富 (fù, rich). Focus on understanding its cultural significance alongside vocabulary related to textile production.
Cultural Note
Silk has played a crucial role in Chinese history, serving as a major trade commodity along the Silk Road, which facilitated cultural exchange between East and West.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 帛 with 布 (bù), which means cloth and is more commonly used. For example, saying '我喜欢这个帛' (I like this cloth) is incorrect; it should be '我喜欢这个布' (I like this cloth).
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Cultural Notes for 帛
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Silk has played a crucial role in Chinese history, serving as a major trade commodity along the Silk Road, which facilitated cultural exchange between East and West.
Word Family of 帛
Words Containing This Character7
帛bósilk
化干戈为玉帛fig. to turn hostility into friendship化干戈為玉帛
布帛cloth and silk
财帛wealth財帛
帛画painting on silk帛畫
竹帛bamboo and silk writing materials (before paper)
布帛菽粟food and clothing
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Frequently Asked Questions about 帛
You could say, '这件衣服是用丝绸（丝）做的' (This garment is made of silk).
No, 帛 is more commonly found in written Chinese, especially in literary or historical contexts.
You might encounter it in phrases related to luxury textiles or historical references to wealth.
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