Chinese Character: 步 (bù - Step)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 止 (stop radical)
Stroke Count: 7
Character Decomposition: 止 + 少 (stop + less)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: bù (fourth tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
步 primarily means step or pace. It can also refer to walking or a stage in a process.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 步行 (bù xíng) - to walk
- 步骤 (bù zhòu) - steps, procedure
- 步伐 (bù fá) - pace, step
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
步 can function as both a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 步 reflects the importance of measured progress and the concept of journey.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他一步一步地走向成功。(Tā yī bù yī bù de zǒu xiàng chénggōng.)
He is moving step by step towards success.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 步 as "stop less" - the 止 radical represents stop, and 少 means less, together forming the concept of taking steps.