不

Learning Chinese: How to Say "No" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 不
Pinyin: bù
Pronunciation: bu4
English Translation: No

Usage:

"不 (bù)" is the most common way to say "no" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 我不喝咖啡。
Pinyin: Wǒ bù hē kāfēi.
English: I don't drink coffee.
Variations:

There are a few variations of "不 (bù)" that you may hear:

没有 (méiyǒu): This means "no" in the sense of "not having something."
不行 (bù xíng): This means "no" in the sense of "not being allowed to do something."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "不 (bù)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "no" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "不 (bù)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"不 (bù)" is typically placed before the verb in a sentence.
To say "no" to a request, you can say "不，谢谢 (bù, xièxie)", which means "no, thank you."
In some regions of China, people may also use "没得 (méide)" to say "no."