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March 24, 2026
坡pō(po1)
The character 坡 (pō) refers to a slope or incline, often used to describe geographical features such as hillsides or embankments. It can also denote anything that is slanted or sloped, making it versatile in describing both natural and constructed surfaces.
Strokes8Radical土Frequency#8644DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, understanding topography is vital for agriculture and urban planning, making the concept of 坡 significant in discussions about land use and environmental management.
Memory Tip
Imagine a '坡' (pō) as a 'pyramid' going up a slope. The left side looks like a hill, while the right side has a slant, reminding you of the character's meaning of slope. The sound 'pō' can be remembered by picturing someone 'pushing' up a hill.
Meanings of 坡
pō(po1)
1slope
2sloping
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About 坡
坡Simplified
8Strokes
土Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#8644Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 坡
Quick Contrast
坡 (pō) vs 陡 (dǒu) — use 坡 for gentle slopes, while 陡 describes steep inclines.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a '坡' (pō) as a 'pyramid' going up a slope. The left side looks like a hill, while the right side has a slant, reminding you of the character's meaning of slope. The sound 'pō' can be remembered by picturing someone 'pushing' up a hill.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the pronunciation; the first tone (pō) is crucial, as it can change the meaning if mispronounced. Common collocations include 坡道 (pō dào, slope path) and 山坡 (shān pō, hillside). This term is generally used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 6 HSK word, 坡 connects with other geographical terms like 山 (shān, mountain) and 川 (chuān, river). Students should focus on using it in context when discussing landscapes or physical geography.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, understanding topography is vital for agriculture and urban planning, making the concept of 坡 significant in discussions about land use and environmental management.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 坡 with other similar characters like 斜 (xié, slanted) or 陡 (dǒu, steep). For example, saying '这座山很陡' (This mountain is very slope) instead of '这座山很坡' is incorrect; use '这座山的坡很陡' (The slope of this mountain is very steep).
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Grammar Patterns of 坡
坡 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 5 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 5
Complete the Sentence
突然，我骨碌碌地滚下____，完全晕头转向了。
Suddenly I was cartwheeling down the slope, all orientation gone.
Example Sentences for 坡 (10)
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1
突然，我骨碌碌地滚下坡，完全晕头转向了。
tū rán， ， wǒ gǔ lù lù dì gǔn xià， pō ， wán quán yùn tóu zhuǎn。
Suddenly I was cartwheeling down the slope, all orientation gone.
Above on the hillside was a large, gaunt, grey house.
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7点45分，开往吉隆坡的特快列车准时驶离新加坡火车站。
7 745 diǎn， 45 fēn ， kāi wǎng jí lóng pō de tè kuài liè chē zhǔn shí shǐ lí xīn jiā pō。
Punctually at 45, the express to Kuala Lumpur left Singapore station.
9
东山坡
dōng shān pō
the eastern slopes of the mountain
10
荒草坡群是东准噶尔地区最古老的地层,其时代归属问题一直悬而未决.
huāng cǎo pō qún shì dōng zhǔn gá ěr dì qū zuì gǔ lǎo de dì céng, , qí shí dài guī shǔ wèn tí yī zhí xuán ér wèi.
Huangcaopo group is the oldest strata in the Eastern Junggar orogenic belt.
Cultural Notes for 坡
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, understanding topography is vital for agriculture and urban planning, making the concept of 坡 significant in discussions about land use and environmental management.
Word Family of 坡
Words Containing This Character20
新加坡Singapore
坡pōslope
山坡shānpōhillside
斜坡slope
滑坡rockslide
下坡downhill
走下坡路to go downhill
上坡uphill
吉隆坡Kuala Lumpur, capital of Malaysia
陡坡steep incline
坡度gradient
坡道ramp
苏东坡Su Dongpo, another name for Su Shi 蘇軾|苏轼 (1037-1101), northern Song writer and calligrapher蘇東坡
下坡路downhill road
科伦坡Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka科倫坡
上坡路uphill road
东坡Dongpo District of Meishan City 眉山市[MéishānShì], Sichuan東坡
九龙坡区Jiulongpo district of central Chongqing municipality, formerly in Sichuan九龍坡區
北坡north slope
半坡Banpo neolithic Yangshao culture archaeological site east of Xi'an 西安
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Compound Meaning
What does 新加坡 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 坡
坡 (pō) refers to a gentle slope, while 陡 (dǒu) describes a steep incline.
Yes, 坡 can be used when discussing locations, directions, or describing landscapes.
It can be used in both settings, but tends to appear more in descriptions of nature or geography.
