Writing
从不 (cóng bù) — how to say "never" in Chinese
从不
Never
Character composition
从
from
不
not
Radicals / Keys
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
从不迟到
cóng bù chídào
never be late
从不喝酒
cóng bù hējiǔ
never drink alcohol
Examples
他从不吃早饭就去上班。
He never eats breakfast before going to work.
我从不迟到。
I am never late.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say never in Mandarin?
"never" in Chinese is 从不 (cóng bù).
What does 从不 mean in English?
从不 (cóng bù) means "Never".
How is 从不 pronounced?
It is pronounced cóng bù (written as cong bu, congbu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "never" in Chinese characters?
It is written 从不: 从 has 4 strokes, 不 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 从不?
从不 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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