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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
踣bóstiff, corpse-like; rigor mortisg, 15 strokes, radical 足
踣bócorpseunknown, 15 strokes, radical 足
踣bóprostrateunknown, 15 strokes, radical 足
bó(bo2)bo T2
  1. 1stiff, corpse-like; rigor mortis
  2. 2corpse
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March 24, 2026

踣bó(bo2)

The character 踣 (bó) typically describes a state of being stiff or prostrate, often used in contexts related to death such as rigor mortis or describing a corpse. It conveys a sense of rigidity, both physically and metaphorically, which can be found in literary or formal discussions about death.

Strokes15Radical足
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, discussions about death are approached with a certain level of seriousness and sensitivity. The term 踣 reflects the cultural significance of honoring the dead and the natural state of the body after death.

Memory tip

Imagine a body lying on the ground, stiff as a board, symbolizing the idea of 'stiffness' or 'corpse-like'. The character 踣 has the foot radical (足) which can remind you of the body lying prostrate, unable to move.

Meanings of 踣

bó(bo2)
1stiff, corpse-like; rigor mortis
2corpse
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About 踣

踣Simplified
15Strokes
足Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is somewhat formal and is often encountered in literary texts or discussions about death. Be careful not to confuse it with similar words that describe less severe states; for instance, using 踣 when describing someone merely tired would be incorrect.

HSK Study Tips

While 踣 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects with other words about death and states of being, which are important for advanced learners. Focus on understanding the nuances of words related to life and death as they often appear in literature and cultural discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 踣 with similar sounding characters like 脖 (bó, meaning 'neck'), leading to misunderstandings in context. Always ensure you understand the context of rigidity or death when using 踣.

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Etymology of 踣

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

Semantic (meaning)足
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Phonetic (sound)咅
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Origin

踣 = 足 + 咅. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 踣

IDS Structure⿰足咅
踣Full character
=
足ju4
left
咅pou3
right
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How to say stiff, corpse-like; rigor mortis in Chinese

“stiff, corpse-like; rigor mortis” in Chinese is踣bó

The character 踣 (bó) typically describes a state of being stiff or prostrate, often used in contexts related to death such as rigor mortis or describing a corpse. It conveys a sense of rigidity, both physically and metaphorically, which can be found in literary or formal discussions about death.

When to use 踣

This character is somewhat formal and is often encountered in literary texts or discussions about death. Be careful not to confuse it with similar words that describe less severe states; for instance, using 踣 when describing someone merely tired would be incorrect.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 踣 with similar sounding characters like 脖 (bó, meaning 'neck'), leading to misunderstandings in context. Always ensure you understand the context of rigidity or death when using 踣.

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Word Family of 踣

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踣bócorpse

Frequently asked questions about 踣

While 踣 is not commonly used in everyday phrases, it can be found in literary contexts discussing death.

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