How many strokes does 不 have?

不 (bu4), meaning "not; no" has 4 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 不 in Chinese?

Write 不 (bu4), meaning "not; no" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 4 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 不 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 不, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

不 stroke order (bu4)

不

Pinyin: bu4Meaning: not; no4 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (4 strokes)

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How to write 不

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 不. This page breaks the character into 4 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: bu4. Meaning: not; no.

Example words

不是 · bu2 shi4 · is not
不好 · bu4 hao3 · not good

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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