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

Q: What does 埠 (bù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埠 (bù) means "Port; wharf; trading city.". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埠 stroke by stroke?

埠 has 11 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 埠 and 型?

埠 (bù) and 型 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 埠?

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 埠?

Common words containing 埠 include: 商埠 (shāng bù) — commercial port / trading port; 埠头 (bù tóu) — Pier; wharf; dock.; 本埠 (běn bù) — Local / This city.

How to Write 埠

The character 埠 (bù) is written with 11 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

埠 is pronounced bù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Port; wharf; trading city..

Common Words with 埠

商埠 shāng bù

commercial port / trading port

埠头 bù tóu

Pier; wharf; dock.

本埠 běn bù

Local / This city

Example Sentences

这个城市是一个商埠。

zhè ge chéng shì shì yí gè shāng bù

This city is a commercial port.

船停靠在埠头。

chuán tíng kào zài bù tóu

The boat is docked at the pier.

本埠邮费比较便宜。

běn bù yóu fèi bǐ jiào pián yi

Local postage is cheaper.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 埠 (bù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埠

What does 埠 (bù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埠 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埠?

What common words use 埠?

How to Write 埠 (bù)