Learn a Chinese Character - 不 (bù) - Not

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 一 (one radical)

Stroke Count: 4

Character Decomposition: 不 (self-contained character)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: bù (fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

不 is a negation word, meaning "not" or "no". It is one of the most commonly used characters in Chinese.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 不是 (bù shì) - is not
• 不要 (bù yào) - do not want
• 不好 (bù hǎo) - not good

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

不 is primarily used as an adverb to negate verbs and adjectives. It is placed before the word it negates.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 不 reflects the importance of directness and clarity in communication.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 不 as a simple character representing negation, with its four strokes forming a clear and distinct shape.