Definitions
(particle)
not
Etymology
Depicts rope wrapped around two pieces of wood to keep them straight. Based on the original meaning "straighten". The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
About
The character "弗" is structured with the component "弓" representing a bow and a vertical stroke "丨", its etymology suggesting an early connection to the concept of straightening or correcting using a bow. Originally possessing a verbal sense associated with this action, the character's function shifted to serve as a negative particle in classical Chinese, conveying meanings such as "not" or "do not". This grammatical role became predominant, and in modern usage it appears primarily in fixed literary phrases, with its original concrete meaning having faded from common use.
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弗朗西斯是我的英文老师。
佛罗里达州的气候很温暖。
这种药物有不良反应。
他果断地拒绝了邀请。
这个传说充满了神秘的氛围。
佛陀的教诲影响深远。
他仿佛看到了过去的影子。
这片土地曾是弗届之地。