歨 (bù) - An archaic variant of 步, meaning to walk,

歨Tone 4

bù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 止

不偲

歨 · bù

An archaic variant of 步, meaning to walk, step, pace, or stage.

An archaic variant of 步, meaning to walk,

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Synonyms

  • 步— step, walk (modern equivalent)
  • 行— to walk, go
  • 走— to walk, go

Antonyms

  • 停— stop, halt
  • 止— stop, cease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He walks slowly (歨行).
  • Take one step forward (向前歨一步).
  • This is the first stage (这是第一歨).

Collocations

  • walking(歨行)
  • footstep(歨履)
  • step by step(歨歨)
  • pace(歨伐)
  • march(歨进)
  • wander(歨游)

Idioms

  • Step by step(歨歨为营)
  • Follow in someone's footsteps(歨人后尘)
  • Unable to move a single step(寸歨难行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 歨 is an ancient form of 步, appearing in early Chinese texts and inscriptions.
  • It reflects the evolution of Chinese writing from pictographic representations of walking.
  • The character demonstrates how compound characters were formed from simpler components in early Chinese script.

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