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

Q: What does 步 (bù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 步 (bù) means "Step / Pace". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 止.

Q: How do you write 步 stroke by stroke?

步 has 7 strokes. The radical is 止. 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 步 and 正?

步 (bù) and 正 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 步?

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

Q: What common words use 步?

Common words containing 步 include: 跑步 (pǎo bù) — to run; jogging; 散步 (sàn bù) — to take a walk; 进步 (jìn bù) — To progress / Improvement.

How to Write 步

The character 步 (bù) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 止 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

步 is pronounced bù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Step / Pace.

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

Common Words with 步

跑步 pǎo bù

to run; jogging

散步 sàn bù

to take a walk

进步 jìn bù

To progress / Improvement

Example Sentences

我每天早上跑步。

wǒ měi tiān zǎo shàng pǎo bù

I go running every morning.

我们去公园散步吧。

wǒ men qù gōng yuán sàn bù ba

Let's go for a walk in the park.

你的汉语进步很大。

nǐ de hàn yǔ jìn bù hěn dà

Your Chinese has improved a lot.

Similar Characters

正 zhēng

此 cǐ

武 wǔ

Practice Writing 步 (bù)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 步

What does 步 (bù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 步 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 步 and 正?

What mistakes do learners make writing 步?

What common words use 步?

How to Write 步 (bù)