非 (fēi): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 非 means “not” or “non-“, and it is commonly used as a negation word to express negation or denial. It can be used before adjectives, verbs, or nouns to indicate the opposite or absence of something.

Translation

Adjective: wrong, mistaken
Adverb: not, non-, un-
Noun: non-metal (chem.)

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
这是非常好的机会zhè shì fēicháng hǎo de jīhuìThis is a very good opportunity
非常感谢你的帮助fēicháng gǎnxiè nǐ de bāngzhùThank you very much for your help
他的行为非常不礼貌tā de xíngwéi fēicháng bù lǐmàoHis behavior is very rude
这个问题非常复杂zhège wèntí fēicháng fùzáThis problem is very complex
非常喜欢这个城市的氛围fēicháng xǐhuān zhège chéngshì de fēnwéiI really like the atmosphere of this city
他的成绩非常优秀tā de chéngjì fēicháng yōuxiùHis grades are excellent
这个地方非常美丽zhège dìfāng fēicháng měilìThis place is very beautiful
这个菜非常辣zhège cài fēicháng làThis dish is very spicy

HSK

非 is part of HSK Level 5 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4 and HSK Level 7-9.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 非 with Pinyin and English Translation