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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.
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.
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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坡 = 土 + 皮. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 坡
IDS Structure⿰土皮
坡Full Character
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土Tu3
left
皮Pi2
right
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Parts
Which of these is part of 坡?
How to say slope in Chinese
“slope” in Chinese is坡pō
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.
When to use 坡
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.
坡 or something close to it
坡 (pō) vs 陡 (dǒu) — use 坡 for gentle slopes, while 陡 describes steep inclines.
What learners get wrong
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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坡
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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 4 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
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
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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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.
