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

不 stroke order diagram
不 stroke order animation

Words containing 不

Word Meaning
indelible
not without
don't try more than three times; no fourth time
of unknown origin
a good thing doesn't last forever (idiom)
diligent and tireless; work hard nonstop
inseparable; inextricably linked (idiom)
too weak to stand up to the wind (idiom); extremely delicate
calm; unruffled
to fight for justice
invincible; able to break any defense
to be unable to stand
to hesitate; not dare to move forward
utterly different; widely different
shady; dubious; nondescript
not care about one's appearance (idiom)
without thinking; without hesitation
can still be considered (to be...)
to have no other choice; to be the last resort
unlike
wordless and silent (idiom); without speaking; taciturn
the trip has not been made in vain
not show one's feeling or intentions
We should do this.; Go for it!
about right; pretty close; very near