部 Stroke Order — How to Write 部
部 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 阝, 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.
部 Radical and Character Components
Components:咅阝
部 is a phono-semantic compound: 阝 (place) carries the meaning, while 咅 indicates the sound.
Radical: 阝 + 8 more strokes
部 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bù
Meanings of 部 in Chinese
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bù部
Part; section; division; a portion of a whole; (anatomy) abdomen.
这只是工作的一小部分。
This is just a small part of the work.
A unit or department within an organization, company, or institution, typically divided by its specific business scope or function (e.g., an editorial department).
编辑部正在加紧处理稿件。
The editorial department is expediting the processing of manuscripts.
Refers to a relationship of subordination or belonging to a larger unit, such as a division, section, or a group of people under command.
他带领着自己的部下，共同完成了这个项目。
He led his subordinates and together they completed this project.
To arrange or deploy, as in tasks or a plan.
经理正在部署下个月工作计划。
The manager is deploying next month's work plan.
Classifier for works of literature, films, machines, etc.
这部电影很有趣。
This film is very interesting.
Common Words and Phrases with 部
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A component or part.
这台机器的所有关键部件都必须定期检查和维护，以确保其正常运行。
All key components of this machine must be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its proper functioning.
4
a subordinate general or officer
主帅命令他的部将们准备攻城。
The supreme commander ordered his subordinate generals to prepare for the siege.
5
A category or a broad class; a division or type.
图书馆的藏书被划分成不同的部类，方便读者查找。
The library's collection of books is divided into different broad categories, making it convenient for readers to find them.
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To command or lead (especially in a military context, archaic).
这名贤者部领学者们，共同编纂了流传千古的典籍。
This sage led the scholars, who collectively compiled classics that have been passed down for thousands of years.
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A tribe; a group of clans sharing common ancestry.
这个部落以其精美的传统手工艺品而闻名。
This tribe is known for its exquisite traditional handicrafts.
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A division, section, or department within a larger organization.
我们公司的每个部门都有明确的职责。
Each department in our company has clear responsibilities.
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Radicals in Chinese characters.
学习汉字时，了解部首有助于我们理解字的意义和结构。
When learning Chinese characters, understanding radicals helps us grasp the meaning and structure of the characters.
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Subordinate or follower; troops under one's command.
经理鼓励他的部属积极提出新的想法。
The manager encouraged his subordinates to actively propose new ideas.
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To deploy or arrange (troops, resources, or plans).
为了确保项目顺利启动，团队正在部署详细的工作计划和资源分配。
To ensure the smooth launch of the project, the team is deploying a detailed work plan and resource allocation.
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the size or length of a written work, especially a book or literary piece
这部小说的部头不小，估计得读上好几天才能读完
This novel is quite substantial in length; it will probably take several days to finish reading.
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ministries and commissions
新的行业标准将由相关部委共同制定并发布。
New industry standards will be jointly formulated and released by relevant governmental departments and commissions.
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a subordinate or follower; troops under one's command
将军派他的部下去执行侦察任务。
The general sent his subordinates to carry out a reconnaissance mission.
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Minister; a high-ranking official in charge of a government department or a leader (e.g., of a tribe).
销售部长在会议上提出了新的市场拓展方案
The Sales Director presented a new market expansion plan at the meeting.
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More words with 部
- bèi背bù部the back of the body
- dǐng顶bù部top
- fù腹bù部abdomen, belly
- gēn根bù部root, base
- jǐng颈bù部neck
- nèi内bù部inside; internal
- quán全bù部all; whole; complete; total
- zǒng总bù部headquarters, HQ
- jiān肩bù部shoulder
- miàn面bù部facial part; face
- nán南bù部south
- wài外bù部external, outside
- wěi尾bù部tail, rear
- xiōng胸bù部chest, breast
- yāo腰bù部waist, lumbar region
- běn本bù部headquarters, main office
- biān编jí辑bù部editorial department, editorial office
- duì队bù部Headquarters, unit headquarters
- è腭bù部the palate
- hòu后bù部rear, back
Idioms with 部
- àn按bù部jiù就bān班follow a prescribed order
- bàn半bù部lún论yǔ语partial wisdom, profound insight
- fēn分bié别bù部jū居classify and arrange into categories
- liǎng两bù部gǔ鼓chuī吹frogs croaking like ceremonial music
- tiáo条guàn贯bù部fēn分clearly structured and well-organized
- yī一bù部èr二shí十sì四shǐ史wú无cóng从shuō说qǐ起Too complex to know where to begin
- bàn半bù部lún论yǔ语zhì治tiān天xià下Deep wisdom can effectively guide society
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Open the tool →Questions about 部
What does 部 mean in Chinese?
部 (bù) means “Part” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 部?
部 is pronounced bù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 部 have?
部 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 部?
部 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 阝. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 部?
The radical of 部 is 阝, and 部 is a phono-semantic compound.