亳 (bó) - Bo — a historical place name, specifically referring & an ancient capital during the Shang dynasty.

亳Tone 2

bó ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

亳 · bó

Bo — a historical place name, specifically referring to Bozhou city in Anhui province, China;

an ancient capital during the Shang dynasty.

Bo — a historical place name, specifically referringan ancient capital during the Shang dynasty.

Usage highlights

Bozhou cityBo capitalBo regionSouthern BoNorthern BoWestern Bo

Synonyms

  • 都— capital city
  • 京— capital

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Bozhou is a famous historical city in Anhui (亳州).
  • The Shang dynasty once established its capital at Bo (商汤建都于亳).
  • This medicinal herb comes from the Bo region (亳州药材).
  • Bo prefecture has rich cultural heritage (亳州文化).

Collocations

  • Bozhou city(亳州)
  • Bo capital(亳都)
  • Bo region(亳地)
  • Southern Bo(南亳)
  • Northern Bo(北亳)
  • Western Bo(西亳)

Idioms

  • The capital at Bo(建都于亳)
  • Rise from Bo(起于亳)
  • Bo of the Shang(商之亳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bo was one of the earliest capitals of the Shang dynasty, representing an important period in Chinese civilization.
  • Modern Bozhou in Anhui province preserves this ancient name and is known for its historical significance.
  • The character appears frequently in historical texts referring to ancient capitals and geographical locations.

FAQ