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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Words containing 不

Word Meaning
the year's horoscope augurs ill (idiom); an unlucky year
flowing water does not rot
fig. constant activity prevents decay
fig. constant activity prevents decay
a prodigal son returned home is worth more than gold
a prodigal son returned home is worth more than gold
do not judge by looks; do not underestimate
indigestion
incomprehensible
so deep one cannot see to the bottom; limitless
so deep one cannot see to the bottom; limitless
to be so thirsty as to no longer be able to tolerate it
to waver; to fluctuate; (of thoughts) to wander
to be totally oblivious (to sth); to have no idea about sth
totally unaware
totally unaware
a steady flow (idiom); an unending stream
talking non-stop; unceasing torrent (idiom)
watertight; rigorous (argument)
hundred percent; not diluted by one drop
never to touch a drop of alcohol
not in the least concerned (idiom); couldn't care less
completely indifferent; not the least bit concerned
fig. two enemies cannot live under the same sky
fig. two enemies cannot live under the same sky