How to say “not” in Chinese with 不 (bù)
不 (bù) + Verb / Adj.
Standard negation with "不 (bù)"
不 (bù) + Verb / Adj.
HSK 1AdverbsStandard negation with "不 (bù)"
Rule structure
不 (bù) is used to negate verbs in the present or future, expressing subjective refusal, habitual non-action, or a general truth. The structure for negating adjectives is the same.
Rule structure
不 (bù) is used to negate verbs in the present or future, expressing subjective refusal, habitual non-action, or a general truth. The structure for negating adjectives is the same.
Examples
我不喝茶。
Wǒ bù hē chá.
I do not drink tea.
Examples
我不喝茶。
Wǒ bù hē chá.
I do not drink tea.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Standard negation with "不 (bù)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 不 (bù) + Verb / Adj.. For example: 我不喝茶。 — “I do not drink tea.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我不喝茶。 — “I do not drink tea.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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