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步
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Stroke order — 7 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 步
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 跑步 | pǎo bù | to run; to jog |
| 散步 | sàn bù | to take a walk; to go for a walk |
| 步骤 | bù zhòu | procedure; step |
| 进步 | jìn bù | progress; improvement; to improve; to progress |
| 退步 | tuì bù | to do less well than before; to make a concession |
| 逐步 | zhú bù | progressively; step by step |
| 步伐 | bù fá | pace; (measured) step |
| 初步 | chū bù | initial; preliminary |
FAQ
How many strokes does 步 have?
步 has 7 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 步?
The pinyin for 步 is bù. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄅㄨˋ.
What does 步 mean in Chinese?
步 means: surname Bu. It appears in common words such as 跑步、散步、步骤.