do not

(wu2)

Radical no. 80 · 4 strokes (80 部首 · 4 80 bùshǒu · 4 huà)

Radical ⽏ (wú) — meaning: do not, 4 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originates from a pictograph of "mother" or "woman", drawn as a figure with arms and breasts. Over time, it evolved to express the concept of negation or "not" in Chinese.

Mnemonic: Two vertical strokes like raised arms saying "do not" or "don't do it."

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