不忍

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bù rěn
Meaning: unwilling
Example
他不忍心看到那只狗被伤害。
bù rěn

📚 How to Understand

不忍 (bù rěn) meaning in English
rěn

不忍 means 'unwilling' or 'reluctant,' expressing a strong emotional resistance to doing something. It conveys a deep sense of inner conflict or aversion.

The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' and 忍 (rěn) means 'to endure' or 'to bear.' Together, they form a compound that emphasizes an inability or unwillingness to tolerate or act upon something.

不忍 is often used in emotional contexts, such as when someone cannot bear to see another suffer or refuses to take action despite pressure. It reflects cultural values of empathy and moral sensitivity in Chinese society.

💬 Example Sentences

他不忍心看到那只狗被伤害。
bù rěn
He couldn't bear to see the dog being hurt.
她不忍心放弃自己的梦想。
bù rěn
She couldn't bring herself to give up her dreams.

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