对
duì
Correct
How to say "not correct" in Chinese
不对
bú duì
Not correct
Grammar and structure
不 (bù) means 'not', and 对 (duì) means 'correct' or 'right'. Together they form 'not correct'.
When to use it
Use 不对 to politely say something is wrong, like a wrong answer or incorrect information. It's neutral in tone. For a stronger disagreement, you might say 你不对 (nǐ bú duì, 'you're wrong'), but that can be confrontational.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Not correct” in Chinese?
“Not correct” in Chinese is 不对 (bú duì).
How do you pronounce 不对?
不对 is pronounced bú duì.
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