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
keep silent; not say a word
keep silent; not say a word
Rest with a clear conscience.
Rest with a clear conscience.
off guard; unprepared
off guard; unprepared
fig. something that is not critical
fig. something that is not critical
not just (...) but also; not only (this one)
not only that, but ...
unpresentable; in no shape to be seen; beyond recognition
unpresentable; in no shape to be seen; beyond recognition
unreasonable; outrageous; shocking
wastage makes one destitute (idiom)
wastage makes one destitute (idiom)
disgraceful; dishonorable
to not be able (to); to be unable to; cannot
cannot escape death; to be mortal
out of fashion; behind the times; untimely
out of fashion; behind the times; untimely
How do you catch the tiger cub without entering the tiger's lair? (idiom); Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
injustice
absolutely irreconcilable
incompatibility
not allowed; forbidden