步

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#349 most
frequent character
surname Bu

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

步 uses two feet, 止 and 𣥂, to show walking, so it first meant 'to walk'. From there it grew to 'step', 'pace', and 'stage'.

Drawn as: two feet

步 as a component in other characters

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