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不算
búsuàn
Description
"不算"的意思是不能被看作或者数量不多，常常用来说某个东西没有到那么高的程度。
"不算" means it cannot be considered as such or is not many in number, often used to say something is not to a high degree.
比如说"不算贵"，就是价钱还可以，不是很贵。
For example, "不算贵" means the price is acceptable, not very expensive.
Meanings
不算búsuàn
not very; not particularly (used before adjectives)
这件衣服不算贵。
This piece of clothing isn't expensive.
不算búsuàn
not count as; not be regarded as
这不算错，别担心。
This isn't wrong, don't worry.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 算 (count/consider), literally "not count as."
- Nuance
不算 softens a statement; 不算贵 is milder than 便宜.
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