Character data
HSK
1
FREQUENCY
4th character
RADICAL
⼀ (1.3)
STROKES
4
INDEX #
91
Character data
| HSK | 1 |
| Frequency | 4th character |
| Radical | ⼀ (1.3) |
| Strokes | 4 |
| Index # | 91 |
Definitions
| 不 bù |
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Stroke order
Words containing 不
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it's better to hurry at the start than to rush later (idiom)
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to stay at home; lit. not putting a foot outside
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you can’t escape; I will get you in the end
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the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
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you can’t escape; I’ll get you in the end
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can't escape for long; I'll get you later
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you can’t escape forever; I’ll get you
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lit. no one picks up lost articles in the street (idiom)
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lit. no one picks up lost articles in the street (idiom)
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lit. to intervene when one sees an injustice (idiom)
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lit. to intervene when one sees an injustice (idiom)
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lit. even jumping into the Yellow River can't get you clean
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lit. even jumping into the Yellow River can't get you clean
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to be at a standstill; to mark time
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search everywhere then find it easily
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search hard in vain, then find it easily
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hesitant to take action
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hesitant to take action
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to falter; to stall
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to falter; to stall
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to hesitate; to hesitate to move forward; to hold back
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to hesitate; indecisive
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to hesitate; indecisive
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not know you are well-off; take luck for granted
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can't avoid; can't hide from; unavoidable
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