Hanzi primer
不
bù — not
Character notes
Radical: 一 + downward stroke
4 strokes; compact and frequent. Write slowly and count each stroke; keep proportions balanced and finish with a clear final stroke so the character stays recognizable at small sizes.
Memory tip: A short blocking mark—practice with 不是.
Example words
不好
bù hǎo
not good
不好
bù hǎo
not good