not; no; (negative prefix)

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 4th character
Radical ⼀ (1.3)
Strokes 4
Index # 91

Definitions

不 bù
  1. 1. not
  2. 2. no
  3. 3. (negative prefix)

Stroke order

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不 stroke order animation

Words containing 不

Word Meaning
there is a lot to it; not a straightforward matter
a man should repay every wrong; never forgive
a real man must pay back a wrong
a real man must avenge wrongs
one who doesn't avenge an injustice is not a gentleman, one who doesn't redress a wrong is not a man (idiom)
return what you borrowed on time, you may borrow again next time (idiom)
return what you borrowed on time, you may borrow again next time (idiom)
fig. things do not always turn out as one would expect
fig. things do not always turn out as one would expect
regular and thorough (idiom); methodically arranged
fig. to fail to recognize sb important or sb's great talent
fig. to fail to recognize sb important or sb's great talent
impunity
impunity
having unspeakable bitter suffering
having unspeakable bitter suffering
(derog.) to be even worse
you should not covet your friend's wife (idiom)
in great danger; barely able to get by
in great danger; life very insecure
fig. to cut off contact; to shut the door and remain inside
fig. to cut off contact; to shut the door and remain inside
if something doesn't work here, it might work somewhere else
if something doesn't work here, it might work somewhere else
can't stand it; cannot bear; (coll.) unable to withstand