非 · Fēi / fēi · to not be
Learn the Chinese character 非 with its source-linked HSK 1 status, pronunciation, one concise learning meaning, stroke order, real HSK words, and published learning contexts.
Writing guide
How to use the writing tool
- 1. WatchSee the stroke order for 非.
- 2. TraceFollow the guided strokes to build the movement.
- 3. WriteWrite from memory and receive feedback.
HSK vocabulary
Words with 非
Source-linked HSK vocabulary records that contain 非.
Linked HSK vocabulary
- 非常fēichángvery
- 非洲FēizhōuAfrica
- 除非chúfēionly if (..., or otherwise, ...)
- 并非bìngfēireally isn't
- 非fēito not be
- 非但fēidànnot only
- 非得fēiděi(followed by a verb phrase, then – optionally – 不可, or 不行 etc) must
- 非法fēifǎillegal
- 非凡fēifánout of the ordinary
- 面目全非miànmù-quánfēinothing remains the same (idiom)
- 莫非mòfēican it be possible that
- 是非shìfēiright and wrong
- 似是而非sìshì-érfēiapparently right but actually wrong
- 无非wúfēionly
- 无可厚非wúkěhòufēiHSK 7-9 syllabus word
Real usage
Example sentences with 非
Published HSK 1 course contexts only. Each sentence links back to the lesson that owns it.
No accepted HSK 1 course context containing 非 is indexed yet. This page does not generate example sentences.
Character questions
About 非
Short answers based on the sources identified on this page.
What does 非 mean in Chinese?
非 is listed here with the concise learning meaning: to not be.
How do you pronounce 非?
非 is shown as Fēi / fēi.
Is 非 an HSK 1 character?
Yes. 非 is HSK 1 recognition character #47.
Can I practise writing 非?
Yes. Use Watch, Trace, or Write above.
Learning details
- HSK 1 recognition
- HSK 1 handwriting practice
- 15 linked HSK words
Content transparency
Sources and editorial policy
- HSK placement: HSK 1 recognition character #47.
- Writing scope: HSK 1 handwriting practice.
- Meaning and pronunciation: CC-CEDICT and linked HSK vocabulary data, shown as supplemental learning metadata.
- Vocabulary: source-linked HSK vocabulary records, each linked to its published HSK vocabulary page.
- Example sentences: published course contexts only; this page does not generate new example sentences.
- Stroke-order practice: HanziWriter character data. This is a source-linked learning reference, not an official HSK publication.