不尽

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bù jìn
Meaning: Not enough
Example
他的话不尽人意。
bù jìn

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不尽 (bù jìn) meaning in English
jǐn

不盡 (bù jìn) is an adjective meaning 'not enough' or 'insufficient.' It conveys the idea that something falls short of a desired or expected amount, often with a sense of inadequacy or unfulfilled potential.

The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' and 尽 (jǐn) means 'to exhaust' or 'to reach the end.' Together, they form a negation of completion, suggesting that something remains unfinished or incomplete.

不盡 is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example, it can describe a lack of resources, a feeling of endlessness, or a situation that never fully resolves. In literature and poetry, it often evokes a sense of longing or unresolved emotion.

💬 Example Sentences

他的话不尽人意。
bù jìn
His words were not satisfactory.
这个故事的结局不尽如人意。
bù jìn
The ending of this story was not satisfying.

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