坡

pō
HSK 6
#1,548 most
frequent character
slope
noun
Measure words:个 gè

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

坡 has 土 earth as the meaning part and 皮 pí as the sound part. It first meant a slope or gradient in the land. The sense grew to slope or incline, and then to a sloping plain.

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Example Sentences

这座山坡上长满了野花。
zhè zuò shānpō shàng chángmǎn le yěhuā 。
The slope of this mountain is covered with wildflowers.
他在斜坡上滑雪，玩得很开心。
tāzài xiépō shàng huáxuě ， wán déhěn kāixīn 。
He is skiing on the slope and having a great time.
我们在坡的顶端俯瞰整个城市。
wǒmen zài pō de dǐngduān fǔkàn zhěnggè chéngshì 。
We overlook the entire city from the top of the slope.

Words with similar meanings

斜面xiémiàn
slope surface
This term refers specifically to the surface that is slanted, often used in more technical contexts.
坡道pōdào
ramp
This term usually refers to a slope designed for vehicles or people, often for easier access.

Homophones

HSK 6
泼pō
to splash, to spill, rough and coarse
HSK 6
颇pō
very, considerably

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Environment & Nature
Landforms, habitats, ecological topics, and environmental issues.
Geography & Geology
Continents, landscapes, geological formations, mapping, and terrain.
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