COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 不
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Traditional etymology note: A bird flying toward the sky 一
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How to Write 不 (bù) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
no; not so
bùTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
bù / bú
不
no; not so
Common words
bú yào
不要
don't!; must not
bú cuò
不错
correct; right; not bad; pretty good
bù tóng
不同
different; distinct; not the same; not alike
bú dàn
不但
not only (... but also ...)
bú jiàn
不见
not to see; not to meet; to have disappeared; to be missing
bù jiǔ
不久
not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 不
Say “bù” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 不
Common words and phrases
bú yào
don't!; must not
bú cuò
correct; right; not bad; pretty good
bù tóng
different; distinct; not the same; not alike
bú dàn
not only (... but also ...)
bú jiàn
not to see; not to meet; to have disappeared; to be missing
bù jiǔ
not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“不”。
Zhège zì shì “bù”.
This character is “不”.
我正在学习“不”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “bù” zì.
I am learning the character “不”.
请写一遍“不”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “bù”.
Please write “不” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 不?
不 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 不 (bù) mean?
不 (bù) means no; not so.
What is the radical of 不?
The radical of 不 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.