How to say “not worth doing” in Chinese with 不屑 (bùxiè)
不屑于 (bùxiè yú) + Verb Phrase
Expressing something is "not worth doing" with "不屑 (bùxiè)"
不屑于 (bùxiè yú) + Verb Phrase
HSK 6Verb phrasesExpressing something is "not worth doing" with "不屑 (bùxiè)"
Rule structure
不屑 (bùxiè) means "to disdain, to think something is not worth doing". It implies a sense of moral superiority or contempt. Often followed by 于 (yú).
Rule structure
不屑 (bùxiè) means "to disdain, to think something is not worth doing". It implies a sense of moral superiority or contempt. Often followed by 于 (yú).
Examples
他不屑于说谎。
Tā bùxiè yú shuōhuǎng.
He disdains lying.
Examples
他不屑于说谎。
Tā bùxiè yú shuōhuǎng.
He disdains lying.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing something is "not worth doing" with "不屑 (bùxiè)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: 不屑于 (bùxiè yú) + Verb Phrase. For example: 他不屑于说谎。 — “He disdains lying.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他不屑于说谎。 — “He disdains lying.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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