COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 卟 is built
Traditional etymology note: To speak 口 of the future 卜; 卜 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 卟 (bǔ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and porphin 卟吩[bu3 fen1]
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bǔ
卟
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and porphin 卟吩[bu3 fen1]
Common words
bǔ
卟
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and porphin 卟吩[bu3 fen1]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 卟
Say “bǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 卟
Common words and phrases
bǔ
used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and porphin 卟吩[bu3 fen1]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“卟”。
Zhège zì shì “bǔ”.
This character is “卟”.
我正在学习“卟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “卟”.
请写一遍“卟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bǔ”.
Please write “卟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 卟?
卟 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 卟 (bǔ) mean?
卟 (bǔ) means used in the transliteration of the names of organic compounds porphyrin 卟啉[bu3 lin2] and porphin 卟吩[bu3 fen1].
What is the radical of 卟?
The radical of 卟 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.