COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 布
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Cloth 巾 held in a hand
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How to Write 布 (bù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cloth
bùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bù
布
cloth
Common words
fā bù
发布
to release; to issue; to announce; to distribute
fēn bù
分布
to scatter; to distribute; to be distributed (over an area etc); (statistical, geographic) distribution
gōng bù
公布
to announce; to make public; to publish
xuān bù
宣布
to declare; to announce; to proclaim
bù zhì
布置
to put in order; to arrange; to decorate; to fix up
bān bù
颁布
to issue; to proclaim; to enact (laws, decrees etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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布
布
布
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 布
Say “bù” 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 布
Common words and phrases
fā bù
to release; to issue; to announce; to distribute
fēn bù
to scatter; to distribute; to be distributed (over an area etc); (statistical, geographic) distribution
gōng bù
to announce; to make public; to publish
xuān bù
to declare; to announce; to proclaim
bù zhì
to put in order; to arrange; to decorate; to fix up
bān bù
to issue; to proclaim; to enact (laws, decrees etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“布”。
Zhège zì shì “bù”.
This character is “布”.
我正在学习“布”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bù” zì.
I am learning the character “布”.
请写一遍“布”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bù”.
Please write “布” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 布?
布 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 布 (bù) mean?
布 (bù) means cloth.
What is the radical of 布?
The radical of 布 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.