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簿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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簿 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

簿 Stroke Order — How to Write 簿

Stroke Order

簿 is written in 19 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺮, 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.

簿 Radical and Character Components

Components:⺮溥

簿 is a phono-semantic compound: ⺮ (bamboo) carries the meaning, while 溥 indicates the sound.

Radical: ⺮ + 13 more strokes

簿 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • bù
  • bó

Meanings of 簿 in Chinese

1

bù簿

A book, register, or record; a notebook or ledger.
他把重要事项都记录在一个小簿子里。
He recorded all important matters in a small notebook.
Refers to ancient official documents or records, used in phrases like '对簿公堂' (to appear in court).
他因为涉嫌商业纠纷，最终不得不对簿公堂。
He eventually had to appear in court due to an alleged commercial dispute.
In ancient China, 'bù' referred to ceremonial attendants or guards, specifically in 'lǔbù' (卤簿), which denotes the imperial ceremonial entourage during royal processions.
古代帝王出行时，卤簿队伍宏大，彰显威仪
When ancient emperors traveled, the imperial ceremonial guard was grand, displaying majesty.
A thin tablet or slip, often made of wood or bamboo, used for writing notes or keeping records, similar to an ancient writing tablet (笏).
他随身带着一个小木簿，随时记录要事
He carried a small wooden tablet with him, jotting down important matters at any time.
2

bó簿

Same as '箔' (bó), referring to a mat or frame used for raising silkworms.
农人将蚕养在特制的簿上
Farmers raise silkworms on specially made mats.

Common Words and Phrases with 簿

1
bù簿cè册
An account book or notebook.
老管家一丝不苟地记录着庄园的日常开销，所有细节都详细记载在厚厚的簿册里。
The old housekeeper meticulously recorded the daily expenses of the manor, with all details meticulously noted in the thick ledgers.
2
bù簿jí籍
Account books or registers/records.
这些簿籍记录了公司多年的财务往来。
These account books record the company's financial transactions over many years.
3
bù簿jì记
Bookkeeping, the process of recording financial transactions.
准确的簿记对于公司的财务健康至关重要。
Accurate bookkeeping is crucial for the financial health of a company.
4
bù簿lù录
A record, register, or catalogue of items or property.
图书馆工作人员正在整理古籍的簿录。
The library staff are currently organizing the catalog of ancient books.
5
bù簿zi子
A notebook for recording or registering things.
她用一个厚厚的簿子记录下了所有的家庭开销。
She used a thick notebook to record all household expenses.

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Questions about 簿

What does 簿 mean in Chinese?

簿 (bù) means “A book, register, or record” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 簿?

簿 has 2 pronunciations: bù, bó.

How many strokes does 簿 have?

簿 has 19 strokes.

How do you write 簿?

簿 is written in 19 strokes, starting from the radical ⺮. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 簿?

The radical of 簿 is ⺮, and 簿 is a phono-semantic compound.