COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 否 is built
Traditional etymology note: 不 (no) suggests the meaning, while 口 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 否 (fǒu) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to negate
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fǒu
否
to negate
Common words
fǒu zé
否则
otherwise; if not; or (else)
néng fǒu
能否
whether or not; can it or can't it; is it possible?
shì fǒu
是否
whether (or not); if; is or isn't
fǒu dìng
否定
to negate; to deny; to reject; negative (answer)
fǒu rèn
否认
to declare to be untrue; to deny
fǒu jué
否决
to veto; to overrule
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
否
否
否
否
否
否
否
否
LEARNING TIP
Remember 否
Say “fǒu” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 否
Common words and phrases
fǒu zé
otherwise; if not; or (else)
néng fǒu
whether or not; can it or can't it; is it possible?
shì fǒu
whether (or not); if; is or isn't
fǒu dìng
to negate; to deny; to reject; negative (answer)
fǒu rèn
to declare to be untrue; to deny
fǒu jué
to veto; to overrule
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“否”。
Zhège zì shì “fǒu”.
This character is “否”.
我正在学习“否”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fǒu” zì.
I am learning the character “否”.
请写一遍“否”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fǒu”.
Please write “否” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 否?
否 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 否 (fǒu) mean?
否 (fǒu) means to negate.
What is the radical of 否?
The radical of 否 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.