否
Meaning:
no, not, un-; final particle
HSK 3
Frequency:
#914
Pinyin:
fǒu
Strokes:
7
Radical:
口
How to Write 否 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "否" in Chinese
The Chinese character 否 (fǒu) means "no, not, un-; final particle". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 否 include: 可否, 否则, 否定.
📚 Words and Phrases with 否
Common words containing this character
可否
is it possible or not?
HSK 2
否则
otherwise; if not; or (else)
HSK 2
否定
to negate
HSK 2
是否
whether (or not)
HSK 2
会否
can or cannot; is it possible?
HSK 2
能否
whether or not
HSK 2
与否
whether or not (at the end of a phrase)
HSK 2
不置可否
decline to comment
HSK 4
未置可否
to refuse to comment
HSK 4
真否定句
true negative (TN)
HSK 4
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: no
Semantic component: 不
Phonetic component: 口
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "否"?
- The pinyin is fǒu
- How many strokes does "否" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "否" mean?
- no, not, un-; final particle
- What is the radical of "否"?
- The radical is "口"