步
Meaning:
walk, stroll, pace, march; to make progress
HSK 6
Frequency:
#3616
Pinyin:
bù
Strokes:
7
Radical:
止
How to Write 步 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "步" in Chinese
The Chinese character 步 (bù) means "walk, stroll, pace, march; to make progress". It is classified as an HSK 6 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 步 include: 代步, 信步, 停步.
📚 Words and Phrases with 步
Common words containing this character
代步
to get around using a conveyance (car, bicycle, sedan chair etc); to ride (or drive)
HSK 2
信步
to stroll; to saunter
HSK 2
停步
to come to a stand
HSK 2
优步
Uber, app-based taxi company founded in 2009
HSK 2
八步
see 八步區|八步区[Ba1 bu4 Qu1]
HSK 2
初步
initial
HSK 2
却步
to step back
HSK 2
同步
synchronous
HSK 2
地步
stage; degree (to which a situation has evolved)
HSK 2
城步
see 城步苗族自治縣|城步苗族自治县[Cheng2 bu4 Miao2 zu2 Zi4 zhi4 xian4]
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Modern form of 歨; putting one foot 止 in front of the other
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "步"?
- The pinyin is bù
- How many strokes does "步" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "步" mean?
- walk, stroll, pace, march; to make progress
- What is the radical of "步"?
- The radical is "止"