不成
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Meaning: Not allowed
How to Understand
不成
不成 (bù chéng) means 'not allowed' or 'not acceptable.' It expresses a refusal or an inability to do something, often implying that the action is not permitted or not feasible.
The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' and 成 (chén) means 'to succeed' or 'to be completed.' Together, they form a phrase that conveys the idea of something not being possible or acceptable.
不成 is commonly used in daily conversations to express disapproval or impossibility. It can also appear in idioms or expressions related to rules and social norms. Understanding this phrase helps learners grasp how Chinese communicates restrictions or limitations in various contexts.
Example Sentences
他不能去参加聚会，因为不成规矩。
He cannot attend the party because it's not proper.
这个计划不行，我们得另想办法。
This plan doesn't work; we need to find another way.