抱 (bao4)

Meaning:

to hold

Pinyin: bao4
Strokes: 8
Radical: 抱

How to Write 抱 - undefined Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "抱" in Chinese

The Chinese character 抱 (bao4) means "to hold". This character is written with 8 strokes. Common words containing 抱 include: 合抱, 怀抱, 抱团.

📚 Words and Phrases with 抱

Common words containing this character

合抱 he2 bao4
to wrap one's arm around (used to describe the girth of a tree trunk)
HSK 2
怀抱 huai2 bao4
to hug
HSK 2
抱团 bao4 tuan2
to band together; to team up
HSK 2
抱定 bao4 ding4
to hold on firmly
HSK 2
拱抱 gong3 bao4
to enfold
HSK 2
搂抱 lou3 bao4
to hug
HSK 2
抚抱 fu3 bao4
caress
HSK 2
拥抱 yong1 bao4
to embrace
HSK 2
熊抱 xiong2 bao4
bear hug; to give (sb) a bear-hug
HSK 2
环抱 huan2 bao4
to encircle
HSK 2

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "抱"?
The pinyin is bao4
How many strokes does "抱" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "抱" mean?
to hold
What is the radical of "抱"?
The radical is "抱"