Negation with 不 (bù)

Overview

This English reference introduces “Negation with 不 (bù)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

subject + 不 + verb + object

subject + 不 + adjective

Examples

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Common mistakes

Negation of past events

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Negation of 有

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Usage notes

Tone changes

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Related grammar points

• Negation with 没(有) (méiyǒu)