How to Write 否
The character 否 (fǒu) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
否 is pronounced fǒu in Mandarin Chinese. It means no / not / to deny.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: fǒu, pǐ.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 否 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 否
Example Sentences
在事实面前，任何虚假的言论都会被否定。
zài shì shí miàn qián rèn hé xū jiǎ de yán lùn dū huì bèi fǒu dìng
In the face of facts, any false statements will be refuted.
请准时到达，否则我们将无法按时出发。
qǐng zhǔn shí dào dá fǒu zé wǒ men jiāng wú fǎ àn shí chū fā
Please arrive on time, otherwise we won't be able to leave on schedule.
现在的困难只是暂时的，相信总会否极泰来。
xiàn zài de kùn nán zhǐ shì zàn shí de xiāng xìn zǒng huì pǐ jí tài lái
The current difficulties are only temporary; believe that things will eventually turn for the better.
他为人正直，从不随意臧否他人的功过。
tā wéi rén zhèng zhí cóng bù suí yì zāng pǐ tā rén de gōng guò
He is an upright person and never casually judges the merits or faults of others.
Practice Writing 否 (fǒu)
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