不行
Basic Meaning
v
A direct and firm way to refuse permission or state that something is not acceptable. Often used as 坚决不行 (absolutely not) or 绝对不行 (absolutely not allowed).
not okay; not allowed; impermissible
不可以；不被允许。
Words:
坚决不行绝对不行
Synonyms:
不能不兴不许不可不成
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 你想不写作业就去玩？绝对不行！You want to go play without doing your homework? Absolutely not allowed!
- 在这里吸烟是坚决不行的。Smoking here is strictly forbidden.
adj
Used to describe objects, methods, or tools that are ineffective or unreliable for their intended purpose.
useless; not up to the task; doesn't work
不中用。
Words:
方法不行工具不行
Synonyms:
无用无能不成
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 这把螺丝刀太旧了，拧螺丝根本不行。This screwdriver is too old, it's completely useless for tightening screws.
- 用这个方法解决这个问题不行，我们得换一个。Using this method to solve this problem doesn't work; we need to change to another one.
v
A euphemism or figurative expression indicating extreme physical or metaphorical distress, often following 得 in a complement structure.
(figurative) about to collapse/fail; on the brink of death
婉词。接近于死亡或垮台。
Words:
撑得不行病得不行
Sentences:
- 爷爷最近身体状况很差，已经不行了。Grandpa's health has been very poor lately, and he is about to pass away.
adj
Used to evaluate a person's ability, skill, or the quality of a performance. It's a direct, often informal assessment and can be critical.
not good at; low level; poor performance
水平不高；不好。
Words:
能力不行表现不行
Synonyms:
不好不佳
Sentences:
- 他英语口语能力不行，得多加练习。His spoken English ability is not good; he needs to practice more.
- 这场比赛，我们的防守表现不行。In this match, our defensive performance was poor.
v
An intensifying complement used after 得 to express an extreme degree or state. It's colloquial and very common in spoken Chinese.
extremely; terribly; unbearably
表示程度极深；不得了（用在“得”字后做补语）。
Words:
累得不行忙得不行
Sentences:
- 我昨天走了二十公里，现在累得不行。I walked twenty kilometers yesterday, and now I'm extremely tired.
- 年底了，公司里每个人都忙得不行。It's the end of the year, and everyone in the company is terribly busy.