HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
否 — no
- Reading
- fǒu
- Meaning
- no; not
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
否 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is fǒu 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.
否 appears in everyday chinese words such as 否则 (otherwise, if not), 是否 (whether or not) and 能否 (can or cannot).
Chinese words containing 否
Frequently asked questions
What does 否 mean in Chinese?
否 means no; not in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 否 read?
否 is read fǒu. Reading it inside real words — 否则 and 是否 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 否 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 否 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 否 in a word?
A common word containing 否 is 否则 (fǒu zé) — "otherwise, if not". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 否 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 否 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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