堡 meaning and pronunciation

堡
Simplified/traditional character

堡 English definition

bǎo
  • an earthwork
  • castle
  • position of defense
  • stronghold
  • used in place names, often as phonetic bao for 'burg' or 'bad'

HSK levels

Characters with the same pronunciation

  • 保 : to defend; to protect; to keep; to guarantee; to ensure;
  • 媬 : governess; nurse;
  • 宝 : jewel; gem; treasure; precious;
  • 葆 : dense foliage; to cover;
  • 褓 : cloth for carrying baby on back;
  • 饱 : to eat till full; satisfied;
  • 鸨 : Chinese bustard; procuress;
  • 𠤏 : 𦥯

Words containing 堡, by HSK level

呈 惩