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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
负面fùmiànnegativeHSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #8705, Hard
负面fùmiànthe negative sideHSK 6, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #8705, Hard
fùmiàn(fu4mian4)fu mian T4
  1. 1negative
  2. 2the negative side
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March 24, 2026

负面(負面)fùmiàn(fu4mian4)

负面 (fùmiàn) refers to something that is negative or unfavorable. It is commonly used to describe aspects of a situation, opinion, or characteristic that are undesirable or harmful, such as negative feedback or negative emotions.

Strokes15Frequency#8705DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese society, discussions about mental health are increasingly prominent, making terms like 负面 relevant in conversations about psychological well-being and the importance of addressing negative feelings.

Memory tip

Think of 负 (fù) as 'to bear' or 'to carry,' and 面 (miàn) as 'face.' Imagine carrying the heavy burden of a negative face, which symbolizes negativity. This imagery can help you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 负面

fùmiàn(fu4mian4)
1negative
2the negative side
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About 负面

负面Simplified
負面Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

负面 (fùmiàn) vs 消极 (xiāojí) — use 负面 for specific negative aspects, while 消极 emphasizes a passive or defeatist attitude.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 负面 with 方面 (fāngmiàn), which means 'aspect' or 'side.' 负面 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about psychology or media.

HSK Study Tips

While 负面 is not currently an HSK word, it connects to other HSK vocabulary related to emotions and opinions, such as 情绪 (qíngxù - emotion) and 观点 (guāndiǎn - viewpoint). Focus on using it in context to describe negative aspects.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 负面 in a literal sense, such as saying '负面的人' (a negative person), which is awkward. Instead, use it to describe attitudes or opinions, like '负面的看法' (a negative viewpoint).

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Component characters

负fùto bear
HSK 76 strokes贝
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面miànface
HSK 29 strokes面
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How to say negative in Chinese

“negative” in Chinese is负面fùmiàn

负面 (fùmiàn) refers to something that is negative or unfavorable. It is commonly used to describe aspects of a situation, opinion, or characteristic that are undesirable or harmful, such as negative feedback or negative emotions.

When to use 负面

Be cautious not to confuse 负面 with 方面 (fāngmiàn), which means 'aspect' or 'side.' 负面 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about psychology or media.

负面 or something close to it

负面 (fùmiàn) vs 消极 (xiāojí) — use 负面 for specific negative aspects, while 消极 emphasizes a passive or defeatist attitude.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 负面 in a literal sense, such as saying '负面的人' (a negative person), which is awkward. Instead, use it to describe attitudes or opinions, like '负面的看法' (a negative viewpoint).

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The opposite of 负面 is 正面 (zhèngmiàn), which means 'positive' or 'the positive side.'

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