Learn a Chinese Character - 薄 (bó/báo) - Thin/Weak

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 艹 (grass radical)

Stroke Count: 16

Character Decomposition: 艹 + 溥 (grass + widespread)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: bó/báo (second tone/first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

薄 has two main meanings: thin (báo) or weak (bó). The pronunciation changes with the meaning.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 薄弱 (bó ruò) - weak
• 薄片 (báo piàn) - thin slice
• 薄雾 (bó wù) - mist

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

薄 can function as both an adjective and a noun, depending on the context and pronunciation.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 薄 reflects the concept of modesty and the appreciation of subtlety in nature.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 薄 as "grass widespread" - the 艹 radical represents grass, and 溥 means widespread, together forming the concept of thinness or weakness.