Chinese Character: 拨 (bō - Dial)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 扌 (hand radical)
Stroke Count: 8
Character Decomposition: 扌 + 发 (hand + send)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bō (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
拨 primarily means to dial or to move something with the hand. It can also refer to allocating resources.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 拨号 (bō hào) - to dial
- 拨款 (bō kuǎn) - to allocate funds
- 拨动 (bō dòng) - to move with hand
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
拨 is primarily used as a verb. It often appears in contexts related to phone usage or manual movement.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 拨 reflects the importance of manual dexterity and communication, both essential aspects of daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
请拨12345678联系我。(Qǐng bō 12345678 liánxì wǒ.)
Please dial 12345678 to contact me.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 拨 as "hand dialing" - the 扌 radical represents hand, and 发 suggests sending, together forming the concept of dialing.