不出
bùchū
Description
"不出"常常放在动词后面，表示不能做某件事，或者事情做不成。
"不出" is often placed after a verb to indicate inability to do something or that something cannot be accomplished.
比如"看不出"、"说不出"、"想不出"，都是我们每天会用到的说法。
For example, expressions like "看不出" (can't tell), "说不出" (can't say), and "想不出" (can't think of) are commonly used every day.
Meanings
看不出kàn bù chū
cannot tell or perceive (from looking)
我看不出他有什么不一样。
I can't see anything different about him.
说不出shuō bù chū
cannot say or express in words
我心里很高兴，可是说不出话。
I feel happy inside, but can't say a word.
想不出xiǎng bù chū
cannot think of; cannot come up with
我想不出好办法。
I can't think of a good solution.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 出 (out/emerge), a resultative complement meaning an action cannot succeed.
- Nuance
usually follows a verb (V+不出), the negative form of V+得出.
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