甭
甭 (béng) means “don't”. It is made of 不 + 用 and has 9 strokes, and is an old HSK 6 word (HSK 2.0).
Break 甭 into its parts
What 甭 is made of
- 不 bù — no
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 用 yòng — to use
- 冂 — frame
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 冂 — frame
甭 stroke order
Example sentences
你甭担心，我能行。Nǐ béng dānxīn, wǒ néng xíng.Don't worry, I can manage.
这件事甭提了。Zhè jiàn shì béng tí le.Let's not mention this again.
Also built with 不
Quick facts
| Pinyin | béng |
|---|---|
| Meaning | don't; needn't (dialect) |
| Strokes | 9 |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | Old HSK 6 |
Questions about 甭
What does 甭 mean?
甭 (béng) means “don't; needn't (dialect)”.
How many strokes does 甭 have?
甭 has 9 strokes.
What parts make up 甭?
甭 is made of 不 (no) and 用 (to use).
Which HSK level is 甭?
甭 is in Old HSK 6.
Learn 甭 with its group
It is part of Old HSK 6 · Group 9: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.