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
all-inclusive; not excluding anything
omnipresent
not stopping at anything; all manner of evil
completely unscrupulous; committing all manner of crimes
completely unscrupulous; committing all manner of crimes
omniscient
omniscient
omnipotent
to stop at nothing; to reach everywhere; to do one's utmost
to stop at nothing; to reach everywhere; to do one's utmost
to talk about everything
to talk about everything
to sell anything; to sell everything
to sell anything; to sell everything
a real man must be somewhat ruthless
a real man must be ruthless; harsh to succeed
to be everywhere
(of close friends etc) to tell each other everything
(of close friends etc) to tell each other everything
there is always a reason for rumors
no smoke without fire; things have a cause
worried too much
abstaining from liquor and tobacco
abstaining from liquor and tobacco
to do something, never mind the circumstances