抱
HSK 4

抱 (bào): embrace, hold in arms, enfold

bào

embrace, hold in arms, enfold

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Pinyin

bào

HSK Level

Level 4

Characters

1

English Meaning

embrace, hold in arms, enfold

How to Write 抱 (bào)

抱 is written in 8 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 抱

To wrap 包 in one's arms 扌; 包 also provides the pronunciation

What 抱 is Made Of

抱 is built from 2 components:

扌hand
包wrap, pack, bundle

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Words Using 抱

Common Chinese words that contain 抱:

抱怨

bàoyuàn

抱歉

bàoqiàn

抱负

bàofù

拥抱

yōngbào

Characters Related to 抱

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