Learn a Chinese Character - 报

汉字:

1. Character Basics

Radical: 扌 (hand)

Stroke Count: 7

Stroke Order:

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2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: bào (fourth tone)

3. Meaning

To report; newspaper; revenge.

4. Common Words

5. Grammar & Usage

Used as a verb to mean "to report" or as a noun for "newspaper."

6. Cultural Background

In Chinese culture, 报 can also imply "repayment" or "revenge," reflecting the concept of reciprocity.

7. Example Sentence

我每天都看报纸。
I read the newspaper every day.

8. Memory Tips

Think of 报 as "reporting" news with your "hand" (扌).