不共戴天

不共戴天 gòng dài tiān ㄅㄨˋ ㄍㄨㄥˋ ㄉㄞˋ ㄊㄧㄢ bat1 gung6 daai3 tin1

  • (idiom) (of enemies) cannot live under the same sky; absolutely irreconcilable

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 4) — 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

  • 不共戴天的敵人是不朽的朋友。 Mortal enemies are immortal friends.

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