must not · Character component

must not, do not; without, never

A knife 勹 cutting fragments 丿 off

勿 at a glance

Meaning
must not
Strokes
4
Characters
12
Role
Contributes sound

Characters with 勿

HSK 3 · 2

HSK 4 · 1

HSK 5 · 2

Beyond HSK · 7

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 勿 mean?

勿 means "must not". In the characters that contain it, it contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 勿?

12 characters in this dictionary contain 勿, including ones at HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5.

How many strokes does 勿 have?

勿 is written in 4 strokes.