Writing
步 (bù) — how to say "step" in Chinese
步
Step
noun
Radicals / Keys
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
Collocations
向前一步
xiàng qián yí bù
one step forward
一步
yí bù
one step
Examples
他慢慢地向前走了一步。
He slowly took a step forward.
走一步。
Take one step.
Try remembering 步
Three short exercises on meaning and pronunciation. Free, no sign-up needed.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "step" in Chinese?
"step" in Chinese is 步 (bù).
步 meaning English
步 (bù) means "Step".
How is 步 pronounced?
It is pronounced bù (written as bu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Step in Chinese character
It is written 步 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 步?
步 is on the HSK 3.0 level 4 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
Tomyo
Learn Chinese words with spaced repetition
Add 步 to your vocabulary and remember it with smart reviews, audio and examples.
Grammar with 步
以后 — after a time or action
Time / Verb + 以后 (yǐhòu)
为了 — purpose, “for the sake of”
为了 (wèile) + Purpose + Verb
在 — in/on/at with 在…上
在 (zài) + Noun + 上 (shàng) / 下 (xià), ⋯
比起 — compared with
比起 (bǐqǐ) + B + (来 (lái)), A + 更 (gèng) / 比较 (bǐjiào) + Adj.
不断 vs 不停 — continuous vs nonstop
不断 (bùduàn) + Verb (continuous, unceasing) / 不停 (bùtíng) + Verb (incessant, nonstop)
打 — starting from a time or place
打 (dǎ) + Time/Place + Verb