How to say “nothing but” in Chinese with 无非 (wúfēi)
无非 (wúfēi) + Noun / Clause (dismissive)
无非 (wú fēi) — nothing but
无非 (wúfēi) + Noun / Clause (dismissive)
HSK 6Adverbs无非 (wú fēi) — nothing but
Rule structure
无非 (wúfēi) means "nothing but, merely". It downplays or dismisses something as simple or trivial. Often paired with 是 (shì).
Rule structure
无非 (wúfēi) means "nothing but, merely". It downplays or dismisses something as simple or trivial. Often paired with 是 (shì).
Examples
他说的无非是借口。
Tā shuō de wúfēi shì jièkǒu.
What he said is nothing but an excuse.
Examples
他说的无非是借口。
Tā shuō de wúfēi shì jièkǒu.
What he said is nothing but an excuse.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “nothing but” in Chinese with 无非?
Use the structure: 无非 (wúfēi) + Noun / Clause (dismissive). For example: 他说的无非是借口。 — “What he said is nothing but an excuse.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他说的无非是借口。 — “What he said is nothing but an excuse.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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