搏 (bó) - To fight & to struggle

搏Tone 2

bó ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

搏 · bó

To fight;

to struggle;

to wrestle;

to combat;

to seize;

to beat (as in heart);

to engage in physical combat.

To fightto struggleto wrestle

Usage highlights

To strugglePulseTo fight with all one's strengthLifeTo wrestleTo seize

Synonyms

  • 斗— to fight; to struggle
  • 战— to battle; to war
  • 争— to contend; to compete

Antonyms

  • 和— peace; harmony
  • 静— stillness; calm
  • 退— to retreat; to withdraw

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He fought bravely in the competition (搏斗).
  • The doctor checked his pulse (搏动).
  • They struggled for survival (为生存而搏).
  • The lion seized its prey (搏获猎物).

Collocations

  • To struggle(搏斗)
  • Pulse(搏动)
  • To fight with all one's strength(拼搏)
  • Life-and-death struggle(生死搏斗)
  • To wrestle(搏击)
  • To seize(搏获)

Idioms

  • A life-and-death struggle(生死搏斗)
  • To fight with courage(奋力一搏)
  • To struggle desperately(困兽犹搏)
  • To fight against the current(逆流搏浪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the concept of physical exertion and combat, often used in martial contexts.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, it refers to the pulse or heartbeat (搏动), indicating vitality.
  • It conveys a sense of determination and resilience, valued in both personal and collective struggles.

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