步
HSK 3

步 (bù): step, pace

bù

step, pace

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Pinyin

bù

HSK Level

Level 3

Characters

1

English Meaning

step, pace

How to Write 步 (bù)

步 is written in 7 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 步

Modern form of 歨; putting one foot 止 in front of the other

What 步 is Made Of

步 is built from 1 component:

止to stop, to halt

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Words Using 步

Common Chinese words that contain 步:

初步

chūbù

地步

dìbù

散步

sànbù

步伐

bùfá

步骤

bùzhòu

让步

ràngbù

跑步

pǎobù

进步

jìnbù

退步

tuìbù

逐步

zhúbù

Characters Related to 步

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