HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
不 — no
- Reading
- bù
- Meaning
- no; not
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
不 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is bù and it means no; not. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
不 appears in everyday chinese words such as 不 (no, not), 不要 (don't want; don't) and 不错 (not bad, pretty good).
Chinese words containing 不
Frequently asked questions
What does 不 mean in Chinese?
不 means no; not in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 不 read?
不 is read bù. Reading it inside real words — 不 and 不要 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 不 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 不 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 不 in a word?
A common word containing 不 is 不 (bù) — "no, not". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 不 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 不 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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