不一定

不一定 dìng ㄅㄨˋ ㄧ ㄉㄧㄥˋ bat1 jat1 ding6 HSK 2

  • not necessarily
  • maybe

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 3) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 山不一定是綠色的。 Mountains are not necessarily green.
  • 煤并不一定都是黑的。 Coal is not always black.
  • 大房子不一定适合住。 Large houses are not necessarily comfortable to live in.
  • 微笑並不一定表示高興。 Smiles do not always indicate pleasure.
  • 所目睹的不一定是真的。 Things that you see with your eyes are not necessarily true.

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