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
it's better to hurry at the start than to rush later (idiom)
to stay at home; lit. not putting a foot outside
you can’t escape; I will get you in the end
the monk can run away, but the temple won't run with him (idiom)
you can’t escape; I’ll get you in the end
can't escape for long; I'll get you later
you can’t escape forever; I’ll get you
lit. no one picks up lost articles in the street (idiom)
lit. no one picks up lost articles in the street (idiom)
lit. to intervene when one sees an injustice (idiom)
lit. to intervene when one sees an injustice (idiom)
lit. even jumping into the Yellow River can't get you clean
lit. even jumping into the Yellow River can't get you clean
to be at a standstill; to mark time
search everywhere then find it easily
search hard in vain, then find it easily
hesitant to take action
hesitant to take action
to falter; to stall
to falter; to stall
to hesitate; to hesitate to move forward; to hold back
to hesitate; indecisive
to hesitate; indecisive
not know you are well-off; take luck for granted
can't avoid; can't hide from; unavoidable