COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 部 is built
Traditional etymology note: 阝 (place) suggests the meaning, while 咅 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 部 (bù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
ministry
bùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bù
部
ministry
Common words
běi bù
北部
northern part
bù fen
部分
part; share; section; piece
bù mén
部门
department; branch; section; division
dōng bù
东部
the east; eastern part
nán bù
南部
southern part
quán bù
全部
whole; all
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 部
Say “bù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 部
Common words and phrases
běi bù
northern part
bù fen
part; share; section; piece
bù mén
department; branch; section; division
dōng bù
the east; eastern part
nán bù
southern part
quán bù
whole; all
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“部”。
Zhège zì shì “bù”.
This character is “部”.
我正在学习“部”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bù” zì.
I am learning the character “部”.
请写一遍“部”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bù”.
Please write “部” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 部?
部 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 部 (bù) mean?
部 (bù) means ministry.
What is the radical of 部?
The radical of 部 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.