非 (fēi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 非 (fēi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 非 (fēi) means "Non-; not; wrong". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 非.

Q: How do you write 非 stroke by stroke?

非 has 8 strokes. The radical is 非. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 非?

The radical of 非 is 非. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 非?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 非. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 非?

Common words containing 非 include: 非常 (fēi cháng) — Very; extremely; highly; 非法 (fēi fǎ) — Illegal; unlawful; 是非 (shì fēi) — Right and wrong / Dispute.

How to Write 非

The character 非 (fēi) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 非 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

非 is pronounced fēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Non-; not; wrong.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 非 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 非

非常 fēi cháng

Very; extremely; highly

非法 fēi fǎ

Illegal; unlawful

是非 shì fēi

Right and wrong / Dispute

Example Sentences

今天天气非常好。

jīn tiān tiān qì fēi cháng hǎo

The weather is excellent today.

这是非法的行为。

zhè shì fēi fǎ de xíng wéi

This is an illegal act.

他总爱搬弄是非。

tā zǒng ài bān nòng shì fēi

He loves to gossip and stir up trouble.

Practice Writing 非 (fēi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 非

What does 非 (fēi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 非 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 非?

What mistakes do learners make writing 非?

What common words use 非?

How to Write 非 (fēi)