How to Write 不
The character 不 (bú) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
不 is pronounced bú in Mandarin Chinese. It means not; no.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: bú, bù.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 不 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 不
Example Sentences
不客气，这是我做的。
bú kè qì zhè shì wǒ zuò de
You're welcome, I made this.
不好意思，我今天不能参加聚会。
bù hǎo yì sī ， wǒ jīn tiān bù néng cān jiā jù huì 。
Sorry, I cannot attend the party today.
我明天不去商店。
wǒ míng tiān bù qù shāng diàn
I'm not going to the store tomorrow.
Practice Writing 不 (bú)
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