埗 (bù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 埗 (bù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埗 (bù) means "Wharf; pier; step.". with 10 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埗 stroke by stroke?

埗 has 10 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埗 and 坡?

埗 (bù) and 坡 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 埗?

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

Q: What common words use 埗?

Common words containing 埗 include: 深水埗 (shēn shuǐ bù) — Sham Shui Po (a district in Hong Kong); 埗头 (bù tóu) — Pier; jetty.; 埗口 (bù kǒu) — Wharf entrance; pier..

How to Write 埗

The character 埗 (bù) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

埗 is pronounced bù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wharf; pier; step..

Common Words with 埗

深水埗 shēn shuǐ bù

Sham Shui Po (a district in Hong Kong)

埗头 bù tóu

Pier; jetty.

埗口 bù kǒu

Wharf entrance; pier.

Example Sentences

我去深水埗买东西。

wǒ qù shēn shuǐ bù mǎi dōng xī

I'm going to Sham Shui Po to go shopping.

船靠在埗头。

chuán kào zài bù tóu

The ship is docked at the pier.

埗口有很多人。

bù kǒu yǒu hěn duō rén

There are many people at the pier.

Similar Characters

坡 pō

坤 kūn

坦 tǎn

Practice Writing 埗 (bù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埗

What does 埗 (bù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埗 and 坡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埗?

What common words use 埗?

How to Write 埗 (bù)