Chinese Character: 波 (bō - Wave)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 氵 (water radical)
Stroke Count: 8
Character Decomposition: 氵 + 皮 (water + skin)
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2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bō (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
波 primarily refers to waves, whether in water or other contexts like sound or electromagnetic waves.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 波浪 (bō làng) - wave
- 微波 (wēi bō) - microwave
- 波动 (bō dòng) - fluctuation
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
波 is primarily used as a noun but can also function as a measure word for wave-like phenomena.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 波 symbolizes the ever-changing nature of life, often used in poetry and literature to represent transitions.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
海面上波浪起伏。(Hǎi miàn shàng bōlàng qǐfú.)
The waves rise and fall on the sea surface.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 波 as "water's skin" - the 氵 radical represents water, and 皮 means skin, together forming the concept of waves.