Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
不愧
búkuì
Description
我们用"不愧"来说一个人或东西真的很好，和它的名声一样好。
We use "不愧" to say that a person or thing is really good, just like its reputation.
这个词常常和"是"一起用，表示我们很佩服。
This word is often used with "是" to show admiration.
Meanings
不愧búkuì
to be worthy of; to live up to (a name/reputation)
他不愧是最好的老师。
He truly is the best teacher.
不愧为búkuì wéi
to be truly worthy of being called
长城不愧为世界奇迹。
The Great Wall truly deserves to be a world wonder.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 愧 (ashamed) — literally "not ashamed of," i.e. deserving of.
- Nuance
usually followed by 是 or 为 plus a noun to praise someone or something.
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