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不行

bùxíng

Description

"不行"用来说一件事不可以,或者一个人、一个东西不好、不够好。

"不行" is used to say that something is not allowed, or that a person or thing is bad or not good enough.

它是很常用的口语词,说话的时候常常听到。

It is a very common spoken word, often heard in conversation.

Meanings

不行bùxíng

not okay; not allowed; no way

这样做不行。

This won't work.

不行bùxíng

not good; not capable; no good

我的中文还不行。

My Chinese is still not good enough.

不行bùxíng

terribly; extremely (after 得, as complement)

我累得不行。

I'm exhausted.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    不 (not) + 行 (okay/to do), literally "won't do."

  • Nuance

    after 得 it intensifies, meaning "extremely," e.g. 饿得不行 (starving).

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