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

Q: What does 布 (bù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 布 (bù) means "cloth; fabric". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 布 stroke by stroke?

布 has 5 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 布 and 巾?

布 (bù) and 巾 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 布?

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

Q: What common words use 布?

Common words containing 布 include: 布料 (bù liào) — fabric; material; 发布 (fā bù) — To release; to publish; 宣布 (xuān bù) — To announce; to declare..

How to Write 布

The character 布 (bù) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 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

布 is pronounced bù in Mandarin Chinese. It means cloth; fabric.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 布 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 布

布料 bù liào

fabric; material

发布 fā bù

To release; to publish

宣布 xuān bù

To announce; to declare.

Example Sentences

这种布料很舒服。

zhè zhǒng bù liào hěn shū fú

This fabric is very comfortable.

公司发布了新消息。

gōng sī fā bù le xīn xiāo xī

The company released new information.

老师宣布放假了。

lǎo shī xuān bù fàng jià le

The teacher announced the holiday.

Similar Characters

巾 jīn

巿 fú

帀 zā

Practice Writing 布 (bù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 布

What does 布 (bù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 布 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 布 and 巾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 布?

What common words use 布?

How to Write 布 (bù)