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March 24, 2026
瀑bào(bao4)
The character 瀑 (bào) refers primarily to a waterfall, capturing the essence of water cascading down from a height. It is often used in nature-related contexts, particularly when describing scenic landscapes or heavy rain, conveying a sense of power and beauty in nature.
Strokes18Radical氵Frequency#35042DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, waterfalls are often symbols of natural beauty and power, frequently featured in traditional poetry and paintings. Famous waterfalls, like the Huangguoshu Waterfall, are significant tourist attractions and hold cultural importance.
Memory Tip
Picture a giant 'BOW' (sounds like 'bào') made of water, where waterfalls tumble down like a bowstring releasing tension. The radical 水 (water) suggests that this character is closely related to water's movement.
Meanings of 瀑
bào(bao4)
primary
1shower (rain)
2waterfall
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About 瀑
瀑Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#35042Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
瀑布 (pùbù) vs 瀑 (bào): Use 瀑 when referring specifically to the concept of a waterfall in a more poetic or literary sense, while 瀑布 is the more common term for a waterfall in everyday language.
Memory Mnemonic
Picture a giant 'BOW' (sounds like 'bào') made of water, where waterfalls tumble down like a bowstring releasing tension. The radical 水 (water) suggests that this character is closely related to water's movement.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of using 瀑 in formal contexts; it is common in descriptions of nature but may sound overly poetic in everyday conversation. It's often found in phrases like 瀑布 (pùbù, meaning 'waterfall'), which is a common collocation. Ensure clarity around context to avoid confusion with other water-related terms.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瀑 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with other nature terms and water-related characters. Students should focus on the radical 水 and practice using it in descriptive sentences to enhance their vocabulary related to nature and scenery.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, waterfalls are often symbols of natural beauty and power, frequently featured in traditional poetry and paintings. Famous waterfalls, like the Huangguoshu Waterfall, are significant tourist attractions and hold cultural importance.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 瀑 with other water-related characters like 水 (water) or 流 (to flow), leading to incorrect phrases. For example, saying '水瀑' instead of '瀑布' is incorrect; the proper term for 'waterfall' is '瀑布'.
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Grammar Patterns of 瀑
瀑 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 3 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
最近的一场雨把____布搅成了泥水漩涡。
The recent rain had churned up the waterfall into a muddy whirlpool.
Example Sentences for 瀑 (10)
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1
最近的一场雨把瀑布搅成了泥水漩涡。
zuì jìn de yī cháng yǔ bǎ pù bù jiǎo chéng le ní shuǐ xuán wō。
The recent rain had churned up the waterfall into a muddy whirlpool.
2
一直往下走，最终你会突然看到那条隐秘的瀑布。
yī zhí wǎng xià zǒu， ， zuì zhōng nǐ huì tū rán kàn dào nà tiáo yǐn mì de pù。
As you descend, suddenly you see at last the hidden waterfall.
3
溢出的湖水倾泻而下，形成了一座日式水景花园的瀑布。
yì chū de hú shuǐ qīng xiè ér xià， ， xíng chéng le yī zuò rì shì shuǐ jǐng huā yuán de pù。
The loch's overflow cascades into the waterfalls of a Japanese water garden.
4
月亮在瀑布溅起的水雾上照出了一道彩虹。
yuè liàng zài pù bù jiàn qǐ de shuǐ wù shàng zhào chū le yī dào cǎi hóng。
The moon was casting a rainbow through the spray from the waterfall.
5
密西西比河在距圣安东尼瀑布十三公里处与明尼苏达河交汇.
mì xī xī bǐ hé zài jù shèng ān dōng ní pù bù shí sān gōng lǐ chǔ yǔ míng ní sū dá hé jiāo huì.
The Mississippi River joins the Minnesota River 13 km downstream from St. Anthony Falls.
6
水流将木筏拽向瀑布，木筏的速度越来越快。
shuǐ liú jiāng mù fá zhuài xiàng pù bù， ， mù fá de sù dù yuè lái yuè。
The raft gathered speed as the current dragged it toward the falls.
7
瀑布有二百英尺落差.
pù bù yǒu èr bǎi yīng chǐ luò chà.
The falls have a dropof 200 feet.
8
瀑布飞流直溅，冲刷着岩石。
pù bù fēi liú zhí jiàn， ， chōng shuā zháo yán。
Waterfalls crash and tumble over rocks.
9
瀑布从一千英尺的高处直泻而下.
pù bù cóng yī qiān yīng chǐ de gāo chǔ zhí xiè ér xià.
The waterfall makes a sheer drop of one thousand feet.
The waterfall was lit up at night with pink and green floodlights.
Cultural Notes for 瀑
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, waterfalls are often symbols of natural beauty and power, frequently featured in traditional poetry and paintings. Famous waterfalls, like the Huangguoshu Waterfall, are significant tourist attractions and hold cultural importance.
Word Family of 瀑
Words Containing This Character3
瀑布pùbùwaterfall
瀑bàowaterfall
尼加拉瀑布Niagara Falls (Tw)
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Compound Meaning
What does 瀑布 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 瀑
It is pronounced as 'bào'.
Yes, it can refer to heavy rain, similar to how we might say 'a shower' in English.
It's more commonly used in descriptive contexts, particularly when discussing nature or tourism.
