Writing
不算 (bú suàn) — how to say "not count" in Chinese
不算
Not count; doesn't count
Character composition
不
not
算
to count; to be considered
Radicals / Keys
竹
Bamboo
#118 · zhú · 6 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
不算成绩
bú suàn chéng jì
doesn't count toward the grade
Examples
这次考试不算成绩。
This exam doesn't count toward the grade.
这个不算。
This doesn't count.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "not count" in Chinese?
"not count" in Chinese is 不算 (bú suàn).
What does 不算 mean in English?
不算 (bú suàn) means "Not count; doesn't count".
How is 不算 pronounced?
It is pronounced bú suàn (written as bu suan, busuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "not count" in Chinese characters?
It is written 不算: 不 has 4 strokes, 算 has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 不算?
不算 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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