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非
fēi
Description
“非”常常用来表示“不是”或者“错误”的意思，比如“非法”就是不合法。
"非" is often used to mean "not" or "wrong," for example, "非法" means illegal.
它也可以和“常”一起说成“非常”，意思是“很”。
It can also combine with "常" to form "非常," meaning "very."
Meanings
非fēi
not; non-; un- (negation prefix)
这样做是非法的。
This is illegal.
非fēi
wrong; mistake; fault
我们要分清是非。
We must distinguish right from wrong.
非fēi
must; have to (in 非…不可)
他非去不可。
He insists on going.
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Notes
- Etymology
ancient character meaning 'not/contrary'; used as a negation morpheme in many compounds.
- Nuance
非…不可 is a fixed pattern meaning 'absolutely must'.
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