Definitions
(adverb)
not; wrong; incorrect
(particle)
non-; un-; in-
(verb)
to reproach; to blame
Etymology
Depicts two people facing opposite directions.
About
The character 非 is an ideograph depicting two opposing wings facing away from each other, visually representing divergence or opposition. This image of contrast developed into its core meaning of negation, wrongness, or that which is contrary to what is correct. It primarily functions as a negative prefix or an adjective indicating error or nonconformity, often combining with other characters to form words expressing denial or illegality.
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我非常高兴。
这是一个非正式会议。
这些商品是非卖品。
非洲有很多野生动物。
他的行为引起了非议。
他非但没有道歉，还生气了。
这个项目非常重要，非完成不可。
在非工作日，公司通常不营业。