泊 (bó) - to anchor & to moor

泊Tone 2

bó ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

柠七

泊 · bó

to anchor;

to moor;

a lake;

also used to describe tranquility or thinness (of liquids).

to anchorto moora lake

Usage highlights

to anchorlaketranquilanchorageblood plasmato drift and anchor

Synonyms

  • 停— to stop (as in anchoring)
  • 湖— lake
  • 淡— light, thin (when describing liquids)

Antonyms

  • 浓— thick, concentrated (opposite of thin liquid sense)
  • 动— to move (opposite of anchoring)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship anchored at the port (停泊).
  • We visited Dongting Lake (洞庭湖).
  • He prefers a quiet and peaceful life (淡泊).
  • This ink is too thin (墨太泊).

Collocations

  • to anchor(停泊)
  • lake(湖泊)
  • tranquil(淡泊)
  • anchorage(泊位)
  • blood plasma(血浆)
  • to drift and anchor(漂泊)

Idioms

  • Drifting and anchoring, leading a wandering life(漂泊不定)
  • Indifferent to fame and wealth(淡泊名利)
  • A place to drop anchor and rest(泊舟靠岸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant to anchor a boat, later extended to mean lakes and tranquility.
  • In Taoist philosophy, '淡泊' represents a state of mind indifferent to fame and fortune.
  • Used in modern times for 'parking' (泊车) in Cantonese-influenced areas.

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