不能不

不能不 néng ㄅㄨˋ ㄋㄥˊ ㄅㄨˋ bat1 nang4 bat1 HSK 5

  • have to
  • cannot but

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

  • 我們不能不考慮它。 We have to think about it.
  • 去外國旅行不能不帶護照。 A passport is something you cannot do without when you go to a foreign country.
  • 她的父母不能不担心她的伤势。 Her parents can't help worrying about her injuries.

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