COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怖 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 布 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怖 (bù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
terror
bùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bù
怖
terror
Common words
kǒng bù
恐怖
terrible; frightful; frightening; terror
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怖
Say “bù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 怖
Common words and phrases
kǒng bù
terrible; frightful; frightening; terror
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“怖”。
Zhège zì shì “bù”.
This character is “怖”.
我正在学习“怖”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bù” zì.
I am learning the character “怖”.
请写一遍“怖”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bù”.
Please write “怖” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怖?
怖 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 怖 (bù) mean?
怖 (bù) means terror.
What is the radical of 怖?
The radical of 怖 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.