布 Stroke Order — How to Write 布
布 is written in 5 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 巾, 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.
布 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 布:巾
布 is an ideographic compound. Cloth 巾 held in a hand.
Radical: 巾 + 2 more strokes
布 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- bù
Meanings of 布 in Chinese
1
bù布
Fabric made from cotton, hemp, or similar fibers; cloth.
她买了一块新布来做衣服。
She bought a new piece of cloth to make clothes.
An ancient coin, often spade-shaped, used as currency.
博物馆里陈列着许多古代的布币。
Many ancient spade-shaped coins are displayed in the museum.
To announce, declare, or make public; to spread or publish.
公司宣布了新的福利政策。
The company announced new welfare policies.
To spread, distribute, or be scattered across an area.
夜空中，繁星点点，星罗棋布。
In the night sky, numerous stars are scattered like chess pieces.
To spread, disseminate, or announce (e.g., news, doctrine, or charity).
他把好消息布告了大家。
He announced the good news to everyone.
To arrange, set up, or plan, referring to the layout or composition of something.
我们一起动手布置客厅吧。
Let's work together to arrange the living room.
Common Words and Phrases with 布
1
cloth and silk textiles
古时候，人们用布帛制作衣服和日常生活用品。
In ancient times, people used textiles to make clothes and daily necessities.
2
Daily necessities like food and clothing; common but indispensable things.
对于普通人家来说，日常的布帛菽粟就是维持生计、安心度日的根本所在，无需过分追求奢华。
For ordinary families, daily essentials like cloth, grains, and beans are fundamental to sustaining their livelihood and living peacefully, without the need to excessively pursue luxury.
3
to distribute dishes to guests at a meal
妈妈细心地给大家布菜，照顾到每个人的口味
Mom carefully served and distributed the dishes to everyone, taking into account each person's preferences.
4
The Potala Palace is a historic palace located on Potala Hill in Lhasa, Tibet, originally built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo and renowned as a famous ancient Chinese architectural marvel.
布达拉宫的建筑宏伟壮丽，融合了宫殿、城堡和寺院的特点，每年吸引着无数游客前来参观。
The architecture of the Potala Palace is grand and magnificent, integrating the characteristics of a palace, a fortress, and a monastery, attracting countless visitors every year.
5
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and an important port city on the middle reaches of the Danube River.
布达佩斯以其美丽的建筑和多瑙河上的壮丽景色而闻名。
Budapest is renowned for its beautiful architecture and magnificent views along the Danube River.
6
to preach the gospel
牧师每周日都会在教堂里布道，分享圣经的教诲
The pastor preaches in the church every Sunday, sharing the teachings of the Bible.
7
Pudding, a soft, cooked or baked, unsweetened food, usually grain-based, with a custard-like texture, served as a main or side dish.
晚餐时，我们品尝了一道由蔬菜和米饭制成的咸味布丁，它成为了餐桌上的亮点。
At dinner, we tasted a savory pudding made from vegetables and rice, and it became the highlight of the table.
8
deploy defenses
为了应对可能出现的险情，安保人员在关键路口布防
Security personnel deployed defenses at key intersections in anticipation of potential emergencies.
9
A notice or bulletin.
学校在布告栏上张贴了关于运动会延期的布告。
The school posted a notice about the sports day postponement on the bulletin board.
10
cuckoo
春天来了，田野里传来了布谷鸟欢快的叫声。
Spring has arrived, and the cheerful calls of the cuckoo bird can be heard in the fields.
11
coarse cloth clothing; also refers to commoners
他常年身穿布褐，过着简朴而自足的生活
He wore coarse cloth garments year-round, living a simple and self-sufficient life.
12
Scenery or setting, especially for a stage play, film, or photography.
这部话剧的布景设计非常巧妙，成功营造了独特的时代氛围。
The set design for this play was very clever, successfully creating a unique historical atmosphere.
13
Overall arrangement, layout, or composition; an overall plan.
室内设计师精心规划了客厅的布局，使其既美观又实用。
The interior designer carefully planned the layout of the living room, making it both beautiful and practical.
14
Brazzaville is the capital city of the Republic of the Congo.
我们计划在布拉柴维尔逗留几天，参观当地的市场和艺术画廊
We plan to stay in Brazzaville for a few days to visit the local markets and art galleries.
15
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
布拉格以其美丽的查理大桥和老城广场而闻名。
Prague is famous for its beautiful Charles Bridge and Old Town Square.
16
a woman's dress
她穿上那件印花布拉吉，显得格外优雅动人
She put on that floral print bulaji dress, looking exceptionally elegant and charming.
More words with 布
- pù瀑bù布waterfall
- sàn散bù布To spread, To scatter
- xuān宣bù布to announce
- biàn遍bù布spread all over, found everywhere
- fēn分bù布distribution, be distributed
- gé葛bù布Kudzu fiber cloth
- mì密bù布densely distributed, thickly spread
- shā纱bù布gauze
- zhī织bù布to weave cloth; the act of weaving
- zhuō桌bù布tablecloth
- bǎi摆bù布Manipulate, Control
- bān颁bù布promulgate, issue
- chèn衬bù布interfacing, interlining
- chuán传bù布to disseminate; to spread
- cū粗bù布Coarse cloth.
- dūn墩bù布mop
- gòng贡bù布Kampot
- hóng红bù布Red cloth
- huā花bù布printed cloth, floral fabric
- jiāo胶bù布Adhesive tape, Tape
Idioms with 布
- bù布yī衣shū蔬shí食live a simple and frugal life
- bù布yī衣zhī之jiāo交friends from humble beginnings
- chú除jiù旧bù布xīn新Abolish old, establish new
- dǒu斗mǐ米chǐ尺bù布meager provisions
- jì季bù布yī一nuò诺A promise that is sure to be kept
- kāi开chéng诚bù布gōng公deal with openly and frankly
- qiè切qiè切cǐ此bù布Let this be solemnly proclaimed
- qīng青xié鞋bù布wà袜simple life of a recluse
- tóng彤yún云mì密bù布dense dark clouds heralding heavy snow
- xīng星luó罗qí棋bù布numerous and widely distributed
- yīn阴yún云mì密bù布ominous clouds gathering
- bù布dé德shī施ēn恩Spread virtue and bestow kindness
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Open the tool →Questions about 布
What does 布 mean in Chinese?
布 (bù) means “An ancient coin” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 布?
布 is pronounced bù in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 布 have?
布 has 5 strokes.
How do you write 布?
布 is written in 5 strokes, starting from the radical 巾. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 布?
The radical of 布 is 巾, and 布 is an ideographic compound.
