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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
餑bōcake, biscuitx, 15 strokes, radical 飠
bō(bo1)bo T1
  1. 1cake, biscuit
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March 24, 2026

餑bō(bo1)

The character 餑 (bō) refers to a type of cake or biscuit, often made from flour and other ingredients. It is commonly used in the context of traditional Chinese snacks or baked goods, particularly in regional cuisines.

Strokes15Radical飠
Cultural note

In some regions of China, 餑 is associated with traditional festivals where such cakes are made and shared among families, highlighting the importance of food in social gatherings.

Memory tip

Imagine a round, flat cake that looks like a wheel (the character 餑 resembles a wheel with its round shape). The sound 'bō' can remind you of 'biscuit' and the image of a biscuit that rolls around like a wheel.

Meanings of 餑

bō(bo1)
1cake, biscuit
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About 餑

餑Simplified
15Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 餑 with similar characters like 饼 (bǐng), which also means cake but can refer to a wider variety of baked goods. 餑 is more specific to certain types of snacks. Use this term in informal contexts, and be cautious with pronunciation as the tones can change meanings.

HSK Study Tips

This character is not included in the HSK levels, but it connects with food-related vocabulary often found in HSK level 1 and 2. Focus on its pronunciation and context in snacks and desserts to integrate it with basic food terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 餑 as 餅 (bǐng), which has a different meaning. Remember that 餑 specifically refers to a type of cake or biscuit, while 饼 has broader applications in baked goods.

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Etymology of 餑

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

food

Semantic (meaning)飠
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Phonetic (sound)孛
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Origin

餑 = 飠 + 孛. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 餑

IDS Structure⿰飠孛
餑Full character
=
飠shi2
left
孛bei4
right
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Parts

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How to say cake, biscuit in Chinese

“cake, biscuit” in Chinese is餑bō

The character 餑 (bō) refers to a type of cake or biscuit, often made from flour and other ingredients. It is commonly used in the context of traditional Chinese snacks or baked goods, particularly in regional cuisines.

When to use 餑

Learners often confuse 餑 with similar characters like 饼 (bǐng), which also means cake but can refer to a wider variety of baked goods. 餑 is more specific to certain types of snacks. Use this term in informal contexts, and be cautious with pronunciation as the tones can change meanings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 餑 as 餅 (bǐng), which has a different meaning. Remember that 餑 specifically refers to a type of cake or biscuit, while 饼 has broader applications in baked goods.

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Word Family of 餑

Words containing this character3
饽饽pastry餑餑
香饽饽delicious cakes香餑餑
饽bōcake餑
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Frequently asked questions about 餑

While both refer to types of cakes, 餑 is more specific to certain traditional snacks, whereas 饼 is a broader term that covers various baked goods.

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