不
Meaning:
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 3
Frequency:
#52
Pinyin:
bù
Strokes:
4
Radical:
一
How to Write 不 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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2
3
4
About "不" in Chinese
The Chinese character 不 (bù) means "no, not, un-; negative prefix". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 不 include: 三不, 不一, 不下.
📚 Words and Phrases with 不
Common words containing this character
三不
the three no's (abbreviated catchphrase)
HSK 2
不一
to vary
HSK 2
不下
to be not less than (a certain quantity, amount etc)
HSK 2
并不
not at all; by no means
HSK 2
何不
why not?
HSK 2
再不
or else; alternatively
HSK 2
可不
see 可不是[ke3 bu5 shi4]
HSK 2
好不
not at all ...
HSK 2
从不
never
HSK 2
才不
by no means
HSK 2
💬 Example Sentences with 不
See how "不" is used in context
1
我不知道。
I don't know.
2
他不喜欢咖啡。
He doesn't like coffee.
3
今天不冷。
It's not cold today.
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A bird flying toward the sky 一
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "不"?
- The pinyin is bù
- How many strokes does "不" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "不" mean?
- no, not, un-; negative prefix
- What is the radical of "不"?
- The radical is "一"