珀 (pò) — used in 琥珀 (amber)
Definition
珀 is a bound form, never used alone — it only appears as the second character of 琥珀 (amber). Memorise it inside the compound, not on its own.
bound form
used in 琥珀 (amber)
Examples
- 。Zhè kuài hǔ pò hěn piào liang.This piece of amber is very beautiful.
- 。Hǔ pò shì yì zhǒng gǔ lǎo de bǎo shí.Amber is an ancient gemstone.
- 。Wǒ xǐ huan hǔ pò de yán sè.I like the color of amber.
Origin
Sound + meaning六书liùshū
形声xíngshēngMost characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.
珀 combines 玉 (jade) and 白; the 白 side gives the sound.
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