⺊ (bǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does ⺊ (bǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character ⺊ (bǔ) means "Divination radical". with 2 strokes and the radical 卜.

Q: How do you write ⺊ stroke by stroke?

⺊ has 2 strokes. The radical is 卜. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between ⺊ and 卜?

⺊ (bǔ) and 卜 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing ⺊?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 卜. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use ⺊?

Common words containing ⺊ include: 卡 (kǎ) — card / to get stuck; 占 (zhàn) — to occupy / to account for / to divine; 卜 (bo) — divination / to divine.

How to Write ⺊

The character ⺊ (bǔ) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 卜 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

⺊ is pronounced bǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Divination radical.

Common Words with ⺊

卡 kǎ

card / to get stuck

占 zhàn

to occupy / to account for / to divine

卜 bo

divination / to divine

Example Sentences

这是我的银行卡。

Zhè shì wǒ de yínhángkǎ.

This is my bank card.

这个位子有人占。

Zhè ge wèizi yǒurén zhàn.

This seat is taken.

他在占卜。

tā zài zhān bǔ 。

He is practicing divination.

Similar Characters

卜 bo

卞 biàn

Practice Writing ⺊ (bǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about ⺊

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How do you write ⺊ stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between ⺊ and 卜?

What mistakes do learners make writing ⺊?

What common words use ⺊?

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