不如

不如 ㄅㄨˋ ㄖㄨˊ bat1 jyu4 HSK 2 進階級 · Level 3 高階級 · Level 4

  • not equal to; not as good as; inferior to
  • it would be better to

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 2) — 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

  • 你不如我。 You are inferior to me.
  • 远亲不如近邻。 A good neighbour is better than a brother far off.
  • 数量不如质量。 Quality is more important than quantity.
  • 人算不如天算。 A man's will is nothing when compared to that of the heavens.
  • 百闻不如一见。 A picture is worth a thousand words.

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