Meaning
Primary Meaning:
not clear
Mnemonic:
The fans of a popular writer were devastated when they found out that their writer had been hospitalised showing not (不) clear (明) signs of regaining consciousness.
Alternative Meaning:
unknown
Reading
Mnemonic:
The author's book (bù) series were coming (míng) to a climax and the final book was expected to be released in a year. Because of the accident the future of the release became unknown.
Alternative Reading:
bu4 ming2 and bu ming