HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
非 — not
- Reading
- fēi
- Meaning
- not; non-
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
非 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is fēi and it means not; non-. 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.
非 appears in everyday chinese words such as 非 (not, non-, un-), 非常 (very, extremely) and 非洲 (Africa).
Chinese words containing 非
Frequently asked questions
What does 非 mean in Chinese?
非 means not; non- in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 非 read?
非 is read fēi. Reading it inside real words — 非 and 非常 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 非 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 非 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 非 in a word?
A common word containing 非 is 非 (fēi) — "not, non-, un-". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 非 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 非 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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