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不
bù
Description
“不”是中文里最常用的词之一，用来表示否定的意思。
"不" is one of the most commonly used words in Chinese, used to express negation.
它可以放在动词或形容词前面，比如“不去”“不好”。
It can be placed before verbs or adjectives, such as in "不去" or "不好".
Meanings
不bù
not; no (negates verbs and adjectives)
我今天不去学校。
I am not going to school today.
不bù
no (a short negative answer)
“你累吗？”“不，我不累。”
"Are you tired?" "No, I'm not tired."
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Notes
- Nuance
不 negates present/future and adjectives; 没 negates past actions and 有.
- Tone change
before a fourth-tone syllable, 不 changes to bú (e.g. 不是 búshì).
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