汉字: 堡
1. Character Basics
Radical: 土 (earth)
Stroke Count: 12
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: bǎo (third tone)
3. Meaning
Fort; fortress.
4. Common Words
- 城堡 (chéng bǎo): castle
- 堡垒 (bǎo lěi): stronghold
5. Grammar & Usage
Used as a noun to describe a fort or fortress.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese history, 堡垒 were important defensive structures.
7. Example Sentence
这座城堡很古老。
This castle is very old.
8. Memory Tips
Think of 堡 as a "fortress" built on "earth" (土).