How common it is
不 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bù slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
这个字用来表示否定的意思，比如你不想吃东西可以说‘不吃’。
这个字用来表示否定的意思，比如你不想吃东西可以说‘不吃’。
Context note
这个词在日常生活中很常见，比如拒绝邀请、表达不同意等。
这个词在日常生活中很常见，比如拒绝邀请、表达不同意等。
5 examples
我不吃饭
wǒ bù chī fàn
I don't eat food
他不看书
tā bù kàn shū
He doesn't read books
我不去公园
wǒ bù qù gōng yuán
I don't go to the park
她不喜欢冰淇淋
tā bù xǐ huān dīng línɡ
She doesn't like ice cream
我不想要玩具
wǒ bù xiǎo yào wán yuè
I don't want toys
5 mini stories
妈妈说不许玩手机
mā ma shuō bù xǔ wán shǒu jī
Mom says no playing with the phone
爸爸说我不用去学校
bà ba shuō wǒ bù yòng qù xué xiào
Dad says I don't have to go to school
姐姐说不喜欢吃蔬菜
jiě jiě shuō bù xǐ huān chī shū sài
Sister says she doesn't like eating vegetables
弟弟说不想做作业
dì di shuō bù xiǎng zuò zuò yè
Brother says he doesn't want to do homework
朋友说不一起去玩
péng you shuō bù yī qǐ qù wán
Friend says not to go play together