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
irrespective of; to have no concerns whatsoever about
not to refuse to (idiom); not to hesitate to
avoid danger; stay away from risk
to be restless
to be restless
to sit and watch, but remain indifferent (idiom)
to sit and watch, but remain indifferent (idiom)
to obstinately persist in going about things the wrong way (idiom)
invulnerable, indestructible, impregnable
unswerving; unflinching
staunch and unyielding (idiom); steadfast
fortitude
keep going; persevere without giving up
to stick to sth without change (idiom); to persevere
to stick to sth without change (idiom); to persevere
faithful and unchanging (idiom); steadfast
faithful and unchanging (idiom); steadfast
unyielding integrity (idiom); unwavering
firm and indomitable (idiom); tenacious and unyielding
to report only the good news, not the bad news
to report only the good news, not the bad news
appropriate retribution (idiom)
appropriate retribution (idiom)
crushproof; unbreakable; indomitable
crushproof; unbreakable; indomitable