非 + Noun/Adjective
非 (fēi) is a prefix meaning "non-" or "not," used to negate or exclude a category. It attaches directly before a noun or adjective to form compound modifiers, such as 非英语 (non-English) or 非法 (illegal). It is widely used in formal, legal, and academic language.
这是一个非营利组织,专门帮助贫困地区的孩子。
Zhè shì yī gè fēi yínglì zǔzhī, zhuānmén bāngzhù pínkùn dìqū de háizi.
This is a nonprofit organization that specifically helps children in impoverished areas.
非法停车会被罚款,你还是找个停车场吧。
Fēifǎ tíngchē huì bèi fákuǎn, nǐ háishi zhǎo gè tíngchēchǎng ba.
You'll get fined for illegal parking — you'd better find a parking lot.
这些非正式的会议反而效率更高。
Zhèxiē fēi zhèngshì de huìyì fǎn'ér xiàolǜ gèng gāo.
These informal meetings are actually more efficient.