婆
婆 (pó) · old woman
婆 (pó) means “old woman”. It is made of 波 + 女 and has 11 strokes.
Break 婆 into its parts
What 婆 is made of
- 波 bō — waves
- 氵 shuǐ — water
- 皮 pí — skin
- 攴 pū — to rap
- 女 nǚ — woman
Origin hint: 女 gives the meaning, 波 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
婆 stroke order
Example sentences with 老婆
他老婆是医生。Tā lǎopó shì yīshēng.His wife is a doctor.
他每天给老婆做早饭。Tā měi tiān gěi lǎopó zuò zǎofàn.He makes breakfast for his wife every day.
Words with 婆
Quick facts
| Pinyin | pó |
|---|---|
| Meaning | old woman |
| Strokes | 11 |
| Radical | 女 (woman, #38) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 婆
What does 婆 mean?
婆 (pó) means “old woman”.
How many strokes does 婆 have?
婆 has 11 strokes.
What is the radical of 婆?
The radical of 婆 is 女 (nǚ, “woman”), Kangxi radical number 38.
What parts make up 婆?
婆 is made of 波 (waves) and 女 (woman).
Keep learning
Start with HSK 1 · Group 1: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.