HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
步 — step
- Reading
- bù
- Meaning
- step; pace; walk
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
步 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is bù and it means step; pace; walk. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
步 appears in everyday chinese words such as 步 (step; walk), 跑步 (to run, jog) and 散步 (take a walk).
Chinese words containing 步
Frequently asked questions
What does 步 mean in Chinese?
步 means step; pace; walk in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 步 read?
步 is read bù. Reading it inside real words — 步 and 跑步 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 步 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 步 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 步 in a word?
A common word containing 步 is 步 (bù) — "step; walk". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 步 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 步 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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