a step
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STROKE BY STROKE
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
bù
a step
pǎo bù
to run; to jog; (military) to march at the double
sàn bù
to take a walk; to go for a walk
bù xíng
to go on foot; to walk
jiǎo bù
footstep; step
jìn bù
progress; improvement; to improve; to progress
zhú bù
progressively; step by step
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: Modern form of 歨; putting one foot 止 in front of the other
More “bu” characters →LEARNING TIP
Say “bù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 步
pǎo bù
to run; to jog; (military) to march at the double
sàn bù
to take a walk; to go for a walk
bù xíng
to go on foot; to walk
jiǎo bù
footstep; step
jìn bù
progress; improvement; to improve; to progress
zhú bù
progressively; step by step
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“步”。
Zhège zì shì “bù”.
This character is “步”.
我正在学习“步”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bù” zì.
I am learning the character “步”.
请写一遍“步”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bù”.
Please write “步” once.
步 is written with 7 strokes.
步 (bù) means a step.
The radical of 步 is 止, associated with Not yet classified.