爸
爸 (bà) · father
爸 (bà) means “father”. It is made of 父 + 巴 and has 8 strokes.
Break 爸 into its parts
What 爸 is made of
- 父 fù — father
- 八 bā — eight
- 乂 yì — crossed strokes
- 丿 — falling stroke
- 巴 bā — to desire
- 巳 sì — the hours from 9 to 11
- 乚 — hook stroke
- 巳 sì — the hours from 9 to 11
Origin hint: 父 gives the meaning, 巴 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 爸爸
我爸爸是老师。Wǒ bàba shì lǎoshī.My dad is a teacher.
你爸爸在家吗？Nǐ bàba zài jiā ma?Is your dad at home?
Words with 爸
Also built with 父
Quick facts
| Pinyin | bà |
|---|---|
| Meaning | father |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Radical | 父 (father, #88) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 爸
What does 爸 mean?
爸 (bà) means “father”.
How many strokes does 爸 have?
爸 has 8 strokes.
What is the radical of 爸?
The radical of 爸 is 父 (fù, “father”), Kangxi radical number 88.
What parts make up 爸?
爸 is made of 父 (father) and 巴 (to desire).
Keep learning
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