Chinese Character: 播 (bō - Broadcast)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 扌 (hand radical)
Stroke Count: 15
Character Decomposition: 扌 + 番 (hand + turn)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bō (first tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
播 primarily means to broadcast or to sow seeds. It can also refer to the act of spreading information.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 广播 (guǎng bō) - broadcast
- 播放 (bō fàng) - play (media)
- 播种 (bō zhǒng) - sow seeds
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
播 is primarily used as a verb. It often appears in contexts related to media broadcasting or agricultural activities.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 播 reflects the importance of communication and agriculture, both essential aspects of society.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
电视台正在播放新闻。(Diànshìtái zhèngzài bōfàng xīnwén.)
The TV station is broadcasting the news.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 播 as "hand turning" - the 扌 radical represents hand, and 番 means turn, together forming the concept of broadcasting.