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泊 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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泊
bó
to anchor
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
bó
lake
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
bó
touch at
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
bó
Taiwan pr. [bó]
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
bó
to moor
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
bó
Taiwan pr. [bo2]
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
pō
to anchor
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
pō
lake
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
pō
touch at
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
pō
Taiwan pr. [bó]
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
pō
to moor
ng, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
泊
pō
Taiwan pr. [bo2]
unknown, 8 strokes, radical 氵, rank #9020, Very Hard
bó(bo2)bo
primary
T2
1to anchor
2lake
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March 24, 2026
泊bó(bo2)
The character 泊 (bó) primarily refers to a lake or body of water, but it also has meanings related to anchoring or mooring a boat. It is commonly used in contexts involving navigation, transportation, or describing serene water settings, often implying a sense of calmness and stability.
Strokes8Radical氵Frequency#9020DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, lakes hold significant beauty and are often associated with poetry and tranquility. The famous West Lake in Hangzhou is a prime example, embodying the serene qualities of 泊.
Memory tip
Imagine a boat (the character looks like a boat on water) gently resting at a lake (the water radical 氵). The sound 'bó' can remind you of 'boat' which helps you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 泊
bó(bo2)
primary
1to anchor
2lake
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About 泊
泊Simplified
8Strokes
氵Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
#9020Frequency Rank
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AI study notes for 泊
Quick Contrast
泊 (bó) vs 停 (tíng) — use 泊 for mooring or anchoring, while 停 refers to stopping or halting in a more general sense.
Usage Notes
While 泊 can refer to both lakes and the action of anchoring, learners often confuse it with other water-related terms. It is typically used in formal contexts related to navigation, so avoid using it in casual speech unless discussing water bodies specifically.
HSK Study Tips
Though 泊 is not part of the official HSK levels, it can be connected to water and nature-related vocabulary commonly found in HSK. Students should focus on how it fits within phrases dealing with nature or transportation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 泊 with other similar characters like 河 (hé, river). For example, saying '我去泊河' (I go to the lake) is incorrect; it should be '我去湖泊' (I go to the lake).
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Pronunciation of 泊
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泊 = 氵 + 白. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 泊
IDS Structure⿰氵白
泊Full character
=
氵shui3
left
白Bai2
right
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Parts
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How to say to anchor in Chinese
“to anchor” in Chinese is泊bó
The character 泊 (bó) primarily refers to a lake or body of water, but it also has meanings related to anchoring or mooring a boat. It is commonly used in contexts involving navigation, transportation, or describing serene water settings, often implying a sense of calmness and stability.
When to use 泊
While 泊 can refer to both lakes and the action of anchoring, learners often confuse it with other water-related terms. It is typically used in formal contexts related to navigation, so avoid using it in casual speech unless discussing water bodies specifically.
泊 or something close to it
泊 (bó) vs 停 (tíng) — use 泊 for mooring or anchoring, while 停 refers to stopping or halting in a more general sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 泊 with other similar characters like 河 (hé, river). For example, saying '我去泊河' (I go to the lake) is incorrect; it should be '我去湖泊' (I go to the lake).
Write 泊
泊
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Grammar patterns of 泊
泊 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 6 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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