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步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
步 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

步 Stroke Order — How to Write 步

Stroke Order

步 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 止, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

步 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 步:止

步 is an ideographic compound. Modern form of 歨; putting one foot 止 in front of the other.

Radical: 止 + 3 more strokes

步 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • bù

Meanings of 步 in Chinese

1

bù步

to walk; step; pace
我们决定步行去商店。
We decided to walk to the store.
To follow in someone's footsteps; to emulate or imitate someone's actions or achievements, often implying following a predecessor.
老师鼓励我们学习前人的经验，但不要盲目步其后尘，要有所创新。
The teacher encouraged us to learn from the experiences of our predecessors, but not to blindly follow in their footsteps; we should innovate.
The distance between one's feet when walking; a step or pace. It can also refer to progress, as in '寸步难行' (unable to move a single step).
由于路上积水太深，他寸步难行，只好掉头回家。
Because the water on the road was too deep, he couldn't move an inch and had to turn back home.
Steps, stages, or procedures in a process; degree.
完成这个项目需要几个步骤。
Completing this project requires several steps.
An ancient Chinese unit of length, equal to five chi (feet).
他量了十步的距离。
He measured a distance of ten 'bu'.
When pronounced 'bù', it is synonymous with '埠' (bù), meaning a port or dock, primarily used in geographical names.
我们沿着河边小路，来到了旧时被称为'码头步'的地方。
Following the riverside path, we arrived at the place historically known as 'Matoubu' (Pier Port).

Common Words and Phrases with 步

1
bù步bīng兵
Infantry; a branch of the military composed of soldiers who fight on foot.
在崎岖的山路上，步兵的行军速度会受到影响。
On rugged mountain roads, the marching speed of infantry will be affected.
2
bù步bù步gāo高shēng升
gradually rise to eminence
祝你新的一年事业顺利，步步高升！
Wishing you a smooth career and rapid advancement in the new year!
3
bù步bù步jìn进bī逼
To press forward steadily, step by step; to close in gradually.
那只饥饿的狼群步步进逼，目标直指草地中央的小鹿。
The hungry pack of wolves closed in step by step, their target directly the fawn in the middle of the grassland.
4
bù步bù步wéi为yíng营
To advance cautiously, securing each position before moving on.
在开发新软件时，项目团队决定步步为营，确保每个模块都稳定运行后再进行下一步开发。
When developing new software, the project team decided to proceed cautiously, step by step, ensuring each module ran stably before moving on to the next development phase.
5
bù步diào调
The pace or rhythm of steps; figuratively, the pace, tempo, or rhythm of development or progress.
在晨跑中，她努力保持均匀的步调。
During her morning run, she tried to maintain a steady pace.
6
bù步fá伐
Steps or gait; also, the pace or speed of progress or development.
公司发展的步伐非常稳健。
The company's development pace is very steady.
7
bù步hòu后chén尘
To follow in someone's footsteps; to imitate someone.
他不想步父亲的后尘，选择了一条不同的职业道路。
He did not want to follow in his father's footsteps, choosing a different career path.
8
bù步huà话jī机
A portable two-way radio used for short-range communication, often while on the move; a walkie-talkie.
孩子们用步话机在森林里玩捉迷藏，互相通知对方的藏身之处
The children used walkie-talkies to play hide-and-seek in the forest, letting each other know their hiding spots.
9
bù步lǚ履
footsteps; gait
他步履轻快地走进了房间。
He walked into the room with light steps.
10
bù步lǚ履rú如fēi飞
To walk with great speed, as if flying.
尽管年事已高，老奶奶依然精神矍铄，步履如飞地去公园晨练。
Despite her advanced age, the elderly woman was full of vigor, walking with flying steps to the park for her morning exercise.
11
bù步qiāng枪
A long-barreled firearm, typically shoulder-fired, designed for individual soldiers, especially infantry.
在射击比赛中，选手们使用精准的步枪进行瞄准射击。
In shooting competitions, athletes use precise rifles for aiming and firing.
12
bù步qū趋
to follow closely; to imitate; to walk quickly
小明总是步趋哥哥的榜样，努力学习，积极向上。
Xiao Ming always follows his elder brother's example, studying hard and maintaining a positive attitude.
13
bù步rù入
to walk or step into; to enter
随着项目成功，我们团队即将步入一个全新的发展阶段。
With the success of the project, our team is about to step into a brand new development phase.
14
bù步shào哨
A soldier on guard duty; a sentry or sentinel.
夜幕降临，步哨站在营地入口，警惕地环顾四周
As night fell, the sentry stood at the camp entrance, cautiously looking around.
15
bù步shī师
to march; to go on an expedition
将军下令全军步师，连夜赶往下一个驻扎点。
The general ordered the entire army to march through the night to the next encampment.
16
bù步tài态
Gait; the manner of walking, running, or moving the feet.
医生仔细观察了病人的步态，以评估他们的身体状况。
The doctor carefully observed the patient's gait to assess their physical condition.

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Questions about 步

What does 步 mean in Chinese?

步 (bù) means “to walk” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 步?

步 is pronounced bù in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 步 have?

步 has 7 strokes.

How do you write 步?

步 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 止. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 步?

The radical of 步 is 止, and 步 is an ideographic compound.