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Common words with 不
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不 | bù | no; not so; (bound form) not; un- |
| 不客气 | bù kè qi | you're welcome; don't mention it |
| 对不起 | duì bu qǐ | I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint |
| 不但 | bù dàn | not only (... but also ...) |
| 不得不 | bù dé bù | have no choice or option but to; cannot but |
| 不管 | bù guǎn | not to be concerned; regardless of |
| 不过 | bù guò | only; merely |
| 不仅 | bù jǐn | not just; not limited to; (as a correlative conjunction) not only (..., but also ...) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 不 have?
不 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 不?
The pinyin for 不 is bù. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄅㄨˋ.
What does 不 mean in Chinese?
不 means: no; not so; (bound form) not; un-. It appears in common words such as 不、不客气、对不起.