unknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #33765, Very Hard
箔
bó
metal foil
unknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #33765, Very Hard
箔
bó
foil paper
unknown, 14 strokes, radical ⺮, rank #33765, Very Hard
bó(bo2) T2
1screen, foil, plaited matting; silkworm basket
2plaited matting (of rushes, bamboo etc)
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March 24, 2026
箔bó(bo2)
The character 箔 (bó) primarily refers to a thin layer of material, such as foil or a type of plaited matting. It is commonly used in contexts involving wrapping or covering items, especially in cooking and food preservation, as well as in traditional crafts involving bamboo or rushes.
Strokes14Radical⺮Frequency#33765DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese cuisine, foil is often used for steaming dishes, highlighting the importance of preservation and flavor enhancement in traditional cooking methods. This reflects the culture's emphasis on food presentation and quality.
Memory Tip
Imagine a thin layer of shimmering gold foil being used to wrap a special gift. The character 箔 looks like a basket (the top part resembles a basket's weave) that holds silkworms, related to the production of silk which is often packaged in foil.
Meanings of 箔
bó(bo2)
1screen, foil, plaited matting; silkworm basket
2plaited matting (of rushes, bamboo etc)
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About 箔
箔Simplified
14Strokes
⺮Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 箔
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 箔 with similar-sounding characters. It is often used in a more formal context, especially in culinary arts or traditional crafts. Common collocations include '铝箔' (aluminum foil) and '纸箔' (paper foil).
HSK Study Tips
While 箔 is not included in the official HSK levels, it complements vocabulary around materials and crafts, which are often found in HSK vocabulary. Focus on understanding its use in specific contexts like cooking or crafts.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 箔 in contexts unrelated to its meaning, such as using it for 'wrap' generically. For example, saying '我用箔包装书' (I use foil to wrap books) is incorrect; it should be '我用纸包装书' (I use paper to wrap books).
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Etymology of 箔
Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声å—)~80-90% of characters
Explanation
Phonosemantic compound. ⺮ represents the meaning and 泊 represents the sound.
箔 = ⺮ + 泊. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 箔
IDS Structure⿱⺮泊
箔Full Character
=
⺮zhu2
top
泊bo2
bottom
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Parts
Which of these is part of 箔?
How to say screen, foil, plaited matting; silkworm basket in Chinese
“screen, foil, plaited matting; silkworm basket” in Chinese is箔bó
The character 箔 (bó) primarily refers to a thin layer of material, such as foil or a type of plaited matting. It is commonly used in contexts involving wrapping or covering items, especially in cooking and food preservation, as well as in traditional crafts involving bamboo or rushes.
When to use 箔
Be cautious not to confuse 箔 with similar-sounding characters. It is often used in a more formal context, especially in culinary arts or traditional crafts. Common collocations include '铝箔' (aluminum foil) and '纸箔' (paper foil).
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 箔 in contexts unrelated to its meaning, such as using it for 'wrap' generically. For example, saying '我用箔包装书' (I use foil to wrap books) is incorrect; it should be '我用纸包装书' (I use paper to wrap books).
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箔
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Grammar Patterns of 箔
箔 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Fill the gap
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用____纸把鱼包起来。
Wrap the foil over the fish.
Example Sentences for 箔 (4)
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1
用箔纸把鱼包起来。
yòng bó zhǐ bǎ yú bāo qǐ lái。
Wrap the foil over the fish.
2
蚀刻出来的金属箔格栅是很脆弱的,容易变形 、 皱折或撕裂.
shí kè chū lái de jīn shǔ bó gé zhà shì hěn cuì ruò de, , róng yì biàn、 xíng 、 zhòu zhē huò.
The etched metal - film grids are very fragile and easy to distort, wrinkle or tear.
3
支架周围有一层0.5毫米厚的镉箔.
zhī jià zhōu wéi yǒu yī céng0.5 0.5 háo mǐ hòu de gé.
The block is surrounded by cadmium foil 5 mm thick.
