Chinese Character: 泊 (bó/pō - Moor/Tranquil)
Radical: 氵 (water radical)
Stroke Count: 8
Character Decomposition: 氵 + 白 (water + white)
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Pinyin: bó/pō (second tone/first tone)
泊 has two main meanings: to moor (a boat) or a state of tranquility. The pronunciation changes with the meaning.
泊 can function as both a verb and a noun, depending on the context and pronunciation.
In Chinese culture, 泊 reflects the importance of water in transportation and the appreciation of tranquil natural settings.
小船停泊在湖边。(Xiǎo chuán tíngbó zài hú biān.)
The small boat is moored by the lake.
Remember 泊 as "white water" - the 氵 radical represents water, and 白 means white, together forming the concept of mooring or tranquility.