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不一定
bù yīdìng
Description
"不一定"的意思是事情可能会发生，也可能不会，不是很确定。
"不一定" means that something may or may not happen; it is not very certain.
当你不能给一个确定的答案时，就可以说"不一定"。
You can say "不一定" when you cannot give a definite answer.
Meanings
不一定bù yīdìng
not necessarily; not sure; maybe
明天我不一定有时间。
I might not have time tomorrow.
不一定bù yīdìng
not certain; uncertain (as an answer)
他来不来还不一定。
It's uncertain whether he will come or not.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 一定 (certainly/definitely), literally "not definitely."
- Nuance
softer and less committal than 不会; leaves room for either possibility.
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