Chinese Character: 伯 (bó - Uncle)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 亻 (person radical)
Stroke Count: 7
Character Decomposition: 亻 + 白 (person + white)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bó (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
伯 primaries refers to uncle, specifically father's elder brother. It can also denote seniority or rank.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 伯父 (bó fù) - uncle (father's elder brother)
- 伯爵 (bó jué) - earl; count
- 伯母 (bó mǔ) - aunt (wife of father's elder brother)
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
伯 is primarily used as a noun. It often appears in contexts related to family relationships and titles.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 伯 reflects the importance of family hierarchy and respect for elders.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
我的伯父住在北京。(Wǒ de bófù zhù zài Běijīng.)
My uncle lives in Beijing.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 伯 as "white person" - the 亻 radical represents person, and 白 means white, together forming the concept of uncle.