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19 strokes
Readings

to winnow

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
bò / bǒ
Meaning
to winnow; to toss up and down
Strokes
19
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱⺮⿰其皮

In this compound, the meaning comes from (bamboo); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

to winnow grain

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ji

wicker or bamboo winnowing basket; dustpan

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diān

to be jolted around (car on a bumpy road, boat on a rough sea, aircraft experiencing tu…

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