COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 卜 is built
Traditional etymology note: A crack on an oracle bone
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How to Write 卜 (bǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
surname Bu
bǔTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bǔ / bo
卜
surname Bu
Common words
luó bo
萝卜
radish (Raphanus sativus), esp. white radish 白蘿蔔|白萝卜[bai2 luo2 bo5]
zhān bǔ
占卜
to divine
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 卜
Say “bǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 卜
Common words and phrases
luó bo
radish (Raphanus sativus), esp. white radish 白蘿蔔|白萝卜[bai2 luo2 bo5]
zhān bǔ
to divine
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 卜?
卜 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 卜 (bǔ) mean?
卜 (bǔ) means surname Bu.
What is the radical of 卜?
The radical of 卜 is 卜, associated with Not yet classified.