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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 is used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 我不吃饭。
Pinyin: Wǒ bù chī fàn.
English: I don't eat rice.

Variations:

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

没有 (méiyǒu): Literally means "not have", but can also be used to mean "no".
不可以 (bù kěyǐ): A more formal way to say "no", literally meaning "not allowed".
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 "没有 (méiyǒu)" to say "no".