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
always win; unbeatable
win every battle; always successful
not up to it; cannot stand the test
constant activity prevents decay (idiom)
constant activity prevents decay (idiom)
fig. (of a student or scholar) diligent and hardworking
prone to stealing; thieving; light-fingered
prone to stealing; thieving; light-fingered
definitely not; by no means; as if!
cannot get through (on phone)
to be no match for sb; unable to defeat
to be no match for sb; unable to defeat
leave enemy alive, trouble never ends
If you don't remove threats, trouble returns
roly-poly; tumbler
roly-poly; tumbler
hopeless case; weak and inept person
can't find
to ask for trouble; to bring misfortune on oneself
to be unable to find
to be unable to find
to be confused and disoriented
to be confused and disoriented
indecisive (idiom)
in a state of depression (idiom)