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March 24, 2026
鲍(鮑)bào(Bao4)
鲍 (bào) primarily refers to abalone, a type of shellfish highly valued in Chinese cuisine for its flavor and texture. It can also denote dried fish and serves as a surname in Chinese culture. While commonly used in culinary contexts, the character is less frequently encountered in everyday conversation, making it more specialized.
Strokes13Radical鱼Frequency#6154DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, abalone is considered a delicacy often served during banquets and special occasions, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Its preparation and consumption reflect the importance of seafood in traditional Chinese gastronomy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bao' (包) bun filled with an abalone delicacy. The character 鲍 has a fish radical (鱼) on the left, indicating it relates to aquatic life. Picture a chef holding a giant abalone, saying 'bào' with enthusiasm—this visual helps connect the pronunciation with its meaning.
Meanings of 鲍
bào(Bao4)
1abalone; dried fish; surname
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About 鲍
鲍Simplified
鮑Traditional
13Strokes
鱼Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 鲍
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bao' (包) bun filled with an abalone delicacy. The character 鲍 has a fish radical (鱼) on the left, indicating it relates to aquatic life. Picture a chef holding a giant abalone, saying 'bào' with enthusiasm—this visual helps connect the pronunciation with its meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 鲍 with other seafood-related characters due to its specificity. It's mostly used in formal or culinary contexts, so be cautious when using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 鲍鱼 (bào yú, abalone) and 鲍汁 (bào zhī, abalone sauce).
HSK Study Tips
While 鲍 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects well with food-related vocabulary found in earlier levels. Students should focus on the pronunciation and the context in which it appears, especially in culinary discussions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, abalone is considered a delicacy often served during banquets and special occasions, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Its preparation and consumption reflect the importance of seafood in traditional Chinese gastronomy.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 鲍 when referring to general fish, while it specifically denotes abalone. For example, saying 鲍 for any seafood dish is incorrect; instead, use 鱼 (yú) for fish in general.
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Grammar Patterns of 鲍
鲍 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 2 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
____勃·马利让他们首次接触到了雷盖音乐。
Bob Marley provided them with their first taste of Reggae music.
Example Sentences for 鲍 (10)
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鲍勃·马利让他们首次接触到了雷盖音乐。
bào bó· · mǎ lì ràng tā mén shǒu cì jiē chù dào le léi gài yīn。
Bob Marley provided them with their first taste of Reggae music.
2
鲍勃死于由他的生活方式引起的心脏病突发。
bào bó sǐ yú yóu tā de shēng huó fāng shì yǐn qǐ de xīn zāng bìng tū fā。
Bob died of a heart attack, brought on by his lifestyle.
3
焦急万分的鲍勃和汉斯把整座房子找了个遍。
jiāo jí wàn fēn de bào bó hé hàn sī bǎ zhěng zuò fáng zǐ zhǎo le gè biàn。
Desperate with anxiety, Bob and Hans searched the whole house.
4
鲍勃从椅子上滑下来，趴在了地板上。
bào bó cóng yǐ zǐ shàng huá xià lái， ， pā zài le dì bǎn。
Bob slid from his chair and lay prone on the floor.
5
他们确实遇上麻烦了，鲍勃闷闷不乐地想。
tā mén què shí yù shàng má fán le， ， bào bó mèn mèn bù lè dì。
Bob hurried to join him, and they rode home together.
7
鲍勃一步一步劝说弗里茨卖掉了他的控股权益。
bào bó yī bù yī bù quàn shuō fú lǐ cí mài diào le tā de kòng gǔ quán yì。
Bit by bit Bob had nudged Fritz into selling his controlling interest.
8
他绕过一张张桌子，走到她和鲍勃坐着的地方。
tā rào guò yī zhāng zhāng zhuō zǐ， ， zǒu dào tā hé bào bó zuò zháo de dì。
He weaved around the tables to where she sat with Bob.
9
鲍勃试着推了推门。令他吃惊的是，门竟然开了。
bào bó shì zháo tuī le tuī mén。 。 líng tā chī jīng de， shì ， mén jìng rán。
Bob tried the door. To his surprise it opened.
10
滚开，鲍勃。
gǔn kāi， ， bào。
Push off, Bob.
Cultural Notes for 鲍
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, abalone is considered a delicacy often served during banquets and special occasions, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Its preparation and consumption reflect the importance of seafood in traditional Chinese gastronomy.
Word Family of 鲍
Words Containing This Character5
鲍bàosurname Bao鮑
鲍威尔Powell (name)鮑威爾
鲍鱼abalone鮑魚
鲍耶János Bolyai (1802-1860), one of the discoverers of non-Euclidean geometry鮑耶
鲍罗廷Borodin (name)鮑羅廷
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What does 鲍 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 鲍
鲍 primarily means abalone, but it can also refer to dried fish and is a common surname.
It is pronounced as 'bào' with a fourth tone.
No, 鲍 is more specialized and typically found in culinary contexts.
