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
improper; unfair; dishonest
improper; unfair; dishonest
unfair competition; illicit competition
unfair competition; illicit competition
improper relation; adulterous relation
improper relation; adulterous relation
incorrect; erroneous
incorrect; erroneous
to fight to one's last gasp
unwilling to give up; unresigned
barren
backscratcher (made from bamboo etc)
not expecting any reward; not asking for favors
not expecting any reward; not asking for favors
fig. to take a risk-averse approach
fig. to take a risk-averse approach
superficial; not bothered with the details
to die of illness or injury despite receiving medical help
to get better without medical treatment
to get better without medical treatment
non-stick pan (Tw)
non-stick pan (Tw)
not pay attention to; thoughtless
unclear
unclear; not understood; currently unknown