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亳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
亳bóname of district in Anhui; capital of Yinns, 10 strokes, radical 亠
bó(Bo2) T2
  1. 1name of district in Anhui; capital of Yin
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March 24, 2026

亳bó(Bo2)

The character 亳 (bó) refers to a name of a district in Anhui province, as well as the historical capital of the Yin dynasty. It is often used in geographical and historical contexts within Chinese literature and discussions about ancient Chinese history.

Strokes10Radical亠
Cultural Note

亳 is linked to the ancient Yin dynasty, which is a significant part of Chinese history. The city of Bozhou in Anhui plays a role in local culture, often seen as a center for traditional Chinese medicine and agriculture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'boar' (sounds like 'bó') standing proudly in the capital of an ancient kingdom, wearing a crown adorned with the character 亳. The character's two horizontal strokes resemble the boar's ears, while the vertical line symbolizes its strong stance in history.

Meanings of 亳

bó(Bo2)
1name of district in Anhui; capital of Yin
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About 亳

亳Simplified
10Strokes
亠Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Though 亳 is primarily a geographical term, it is important to use it in the context of history or geography. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; ensure you recognize its specific meaning related to Anhui. Also, it’s used in formal discussions about historical topics.

HSK Study Tips

While 亳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it may be useful to learners studying historical texts or geography. Focus on the context of historical capitals and regions to better understand its significance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mispronounce 亳 by not using the correct rising tone, saying it like 'bā' instead of 'bó'. Another mistake is using it in inappropriate contexts, such as casual conversations where historical terms are not relevant.

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Etymology of 亳

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Decomposition of 亳

IDS Structure⿳亠口⿱冖乇
亳Full Character
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亠tou2
top
口kou3
middle
冖mi4
top
乇tuo1
bottom
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How to say name of district in Anhui; capital of Yin in Chinese

“name of district in Anhui; capital of Yin” in Chinese is亳bó

The character 亳 (bó) refers to a name of a district in Anhui province, as well as the historical capital of the Yin dynasty. It is often used in geographical and historical contexts within Chinese literature and discussions about ancient Chinese history.

When to use 亳

Though 亳 is primarily a geographical term, it is important to use it in the context of history or geography. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters; ensure you recognize its specific meaning related to Anhui. Also, it’s used in formal discussions about historical topics.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mispronounce 亳 by not using the correct rising tone, saying it like 'bā' instead of 'bó'. Another mistake is using it in inappropriate contexts, such as casual conversations where historical terms are not relevant.

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亳

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Word Family of 亳

Words Containing This Character3
亳州Bozhou prefecture-level city in Anhui
亳州市Bozhou prefecture-level city in Anhui
亳bócapital of Yin
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Compound Meaning

What does 亳州 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 亳

In modern usage, 亳 typically refers to the district in Anhui and may come up in discussions about local history.

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