Learn a Chinese Character - 卜 (bǔ) - Divination

Chinese Character: 卜 (bǔ - Divination)

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 卜 (divination radical)

Stroke Count: 2

Character Decomposition: 卜 (self-contained character)

Stroke Order:

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2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: bǔ (third tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

卜 primarily means divination or to predict. It can also refer to choosing or selecting.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

卜 can function as both a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 卜 reflects the ancient practice of divination and the importance of oracle bone inscriptions in Chinese history.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

古人用龟甲来占卜。(Gǔrén yòng guījiǎ lái zhānbǔ.)
Ancient people used turtle shells for divination.

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 卜 as a simple character representing the concept of divination, with its two strokes resembling cracks on a turtle shell used in ancient divination practices.

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