博 (bó) – Word of the Day | Toronto Chinese Academy
Learn the Mandarin word “博 (bó)” — meaning broad, rich, or to win (in games/competitions). Includes pinyin, English definitions, example sentences, and visually similar characters.
Simplified： 博
Pinyin： bó
Traditional： 博
broad, extensive
rich (in knowledge or experience)
to gamble, to bet, to win
Examples:
1,
他学识很博。
He has extensive knowledge.
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2,
我们在比赛中博了一把。
We placed a bet in the competition.
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3,
他博览群书，对历史很有研究。
He reads widely and has a deep study of history.
Visually Similar / Easily Confused Characters
At Toronto Chinese Academy, learners explore how “博” conveys breadth in knowledge and experience, and how it connects to other words like 博学 (learned) and 博彩 (gambling).