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不

bù

HSK 1

Meaning

  • no; not so
  • (bound form) not; un-

Definition

否定副词，表示否定、拒绝或相反的意思。

A negative adverb, indicating negation, refusal, or the opposite meaning.

Usage

用于动词、形容词前表示否定，也可单独使用表示否定回答。

Used before verbs or adjectives to indicate negation, or used alone to express a negative response.

Examples

  • 1 我不喜欢吃辣的。 (I don't like spicy food.)
  • 2 他不在家。 (He is not at home.)
  • 3 不，这不是我的。 (No, this is not mine.)
  • 4 天气不好，我们不去公园了。 (The weather is bad, we won't go to the park.)
  • 5 你累不累？ (Are you tired or not?)

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