When something is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì), it means it's so surprising or strange that you can't really imagine or believe it. Think of it like saying "unbelievable" or "incredible" in English. It's often used when something is beyond what you expected or thought possible.
When something is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì), it means it's so surprising or strange that you can barely believe it. Think of it like something being 'unbelievable' or 'incredible'. You might use it when something amazing or very unexpected happens.
When something is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì), it means it's so unusual, surprising, or difficult to believe that it seems impossible to imagine or comprehend. Think of it as 'unimaginable' or 'incredible'.
For example, if you see a magic trick that you can't figure out, you might say it's 不可思议. Or if someone tells you a story that's completely wild and hard to believe, you could use this word.
It's often used to express a sense of wonder, astonishment, or even disbelief about something truly extraordinary.
When something is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì), it means it's truly beyond imagination or incredibly difficult to believe.
You'd use this phrase for situations, events, or even qualities that are so extraordinary, surprising, or illogical that they challenge your understanding.
It often carries a sense of wonder, astonishment, or sometimes even disbelief at how something could possibly be.
Think of it as saying, "That's just mind-blowing!" or "I can't even wrap my head around that!"
When something is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì), it means it's truly beyond imagination or incredibly difficult to believe. It often describes situations or events that are so astonishing or unexpected that they seem impossible or miraculous. You can use it to express amazement, surprise, or even a sense of wonder at something that defies normal understanding or explanation. Think of it as saying, "That's unbelievable!" or "How can that even be possible?"
§ What does 不可思议 mean?
You're learning Chinese, and you want to express that something is absolutely mind-boggling, hard to believe, or just plain incredible. That's where 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì) comes in. This phrase is your go-to for situations that are beyond your wildest imagination, or things that seem impossible or illogical.
- DEFINITION
- Inconceivable; unimaginable; incredible. It's used when something is so extraordinary, strange, or difficult to explain that it's hard to believe or comprehend.
Think of it as a stronger version of "unbelievable." When something is 不可思议, it's not just a little surprising; it's something that truly makes you stop and think, "How is that even possible?"
§ When do people use it?
People use 不可思议 in a variety of contexts, often to express strong surprise, amazement, or even disbelief. Here are some common scenarios:
- Describing incredible events or achievements: When someone does something truly extraordinary, like breaking a world record or surviving an impossible situation.
- Reacting to surprising news or facts: If you hear something that goes against what you thought was true or possible.
- Expressing wonder at natural phenomena or art: For things that are so beautiful, grand, or complex that they seem almost supernatural.
- Talking about illogical or unreasonable situations: Sometimes, it's used to describe something that simply doesn't make sense or is absurd.
她的速度真是不可思议！
Translation hint: Her speed is truly inconceivable/incredible!
这个故事听起来太不可思议了。
Translation hint: This story sounds too unimaginable/incredible.
It's a versatile phrase that conveys a strong sense of wonder or disbelief, making it a powerful addition to your Chinese vocabulary. Pay attention to how native speakers use it in different situations to grasp its full range of meaning.
§ How to Use 不可思议 in Sentences
Alright, let's get into how to actually use 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì) in your Chinese sentences. This word is pretty versatile, so you'll find it popping up in a few different places. Remember, it means 'inconceivable,' 'unimaginable,' or 'incredible.'
Most commonly, you'll see 不可思议 used as an adjective. It describes something that's just hard to believe or grasp. Think of it like saying 'that's incredible' or 'it's unimaginable how...' in English.
§ 不可思议 as an Adjective
When 不可思议 acts as an adjective, it usually modifies a noun or appears after a linking verb like 是 (shì - to be).
- Structure 1
- Subject + 是 (shì) + 不可思议 + 的 (de) + Noun
This structure emphasizes the 'unimaginable' quality of the noun.
这是一个不可思议的奇迹。
Translation hint: This is an unimaginable miracle.
他的恢复速度真是不可思议。
Translation hint: His recovery speed is truly incredible.
- Structure 2
- Subject + 很 (hěn) / 太 (tài) + 不可思议 + 了 (le)
Here, 很 (hěn) means 'very' and 太 (tài) means 'too' or 'extremely.' 了 (le) at the end often indicates a change of state or an exclamation.
这个故事太不可思议了。
Translation hint: This story is too incredible.
他的想法很不可思议。
Translation hint: His idea is very unimaginable.
§ 不可思议 Modifying a Verb or Clause
Sometimes, 不可思议 can describe the manner in which an action happens or the unbelievable nature of a whole situation. You'll often see it before a verb, possibly with 地 (de) to form an adverbial phrase.
- Structure 3
- Subject + 不可思议 + 地 (de) + Verb + Object
The 地 (de) particle turns 不可思议 into an adverb, describing how something is done. While grammatically correct, sometimes it's implied without 地, especially in more casual speech.
她不可思议地赢得了比赛。
Translation hint: She incredibly won the competition.
事情不可思议地解决了。
Translation hint: The problem was inconceivably solved.
- Structure 4
- It's + 不可思议 + that...
You can also use 不可思议 to comment on an entire situation or fact. This is similar to saying 'It's incredible that...' in English.
他竟然能完成，真是不可思议。
Translation hint: That he could actually finish is truly incredible.
这么短的时间内发生这么多事，感觉不可思议。
Translation hint: So much happening in such a short time feels unimaginable.
§ Prepositions with 不可思议
Good news here: 不可思议 typically doesn't directly use prepositions in the way many English adjectives do (e.g., 'incredible *of* him'). Instead, you'll incorporate it into sentences where the context or other particles handle the relationships.
If you want to say 'It's incredible *to* me that...', you'd structure it more like '我觉得很不可思议，因为...' (wǒ juéde hěn bù kě sī yì, yīnwèi... - I feel it's very incredible, because...).
If it's 'incredible *for* someone to do something,' you'd place 不可思议 as a comment on the action itself. For example, 他能做到，真不可思议 (tā néng zuò dào, zhēn bù kě sī yì - It's truly incredible that he can do it).
Keep practicing these structures, and you'll get a feel for where 不可思议 fits best. It's a fantastic word to add some flair and emphasis to your Chinese. Next, we'll look at some common mistakes to avoid!
§ What 不可思议 Means
- Definition
- Inconceivable; unimaginable; incredible.
You're learning Chinese, and you've probably heard or will hear 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì). It's a useful phrase to describe things that are truly surprising or hard to believe. Think of it as saying "that's incredible!" or "that's unbelievable!" in English.
This isn't a word you'd use for just anything. It's for situations that are genuinely out of the ordinary, things that really make you stop and think, "how did that even happen?"
§ Hearing 不可思议 at Work
In a work setting, you might hear 不可思议 when someone is talking about an unexpected success, a difficult problem solved, or even a bizarre turn of events. It expresses a strong sense of surprise or wonder.
这个项目能在这么短的时间内完成，真是不可思议！ (It's truly incredible that this project could be completed in such a short time!)
他居然一个人完成了所有任务，简直不可思议。(It's simply unimaginable that he finished all the tasks by himself.)
§ Hearing 不可思议 at School
In an academic environment, this word might pop up when discussing historical events, scientific discoveries, or even impressive personal achievements. It conveys a sense of wonder at the scale or nature of something.
古代的建筑技术能达到这种水平，真是不可思议。(The level of ancient architectural technology is truly inconceivable.)
他能在这么短的时间内掌握这门复杂的语言，简直不可思议。(It's absolutely incredible that he mastered this complex language in such a short time.)
§ Hearing 不可思议 in the News
News reports often use 不可思议 to highlight events that are extraordinary, shocking, or defy common understanding. It's a way to emphasize the unusual nature of a story.
这种自然现象真是不可思议。(This natural phenomenon is truly incredible.)
这个小镇竟然在一天内重建完毕，简直不可思议。(It's simply unimaginable that this small town was rebuilt in one day.)
No matter the context, 不可思议 is a powerful way to express that something is truly beyond what you might expect or imagine. Pay attention to how native speakers use it, and you'll get a better feel for its impact. It's not just "surprising"; it's profoundly unbelievable.
- Use it when something is genuinely hard to believe.
- It implies a strong emotional reaction.
- It works in formal and informal situations, though it's more about the content than the setting.
§ Don't Overuse It
Many learners, when they first encounter 不可思议, tend to use it for everything that surprises them. While it means 'inconceivable' or 'incredible,' it carries a strong sense of wonder, disbelief, or something truly beyond imagination. It's not a generic word for 'surprising' or 'amazing.' Think about situations where something genuinely challenges your understanding or expectations.
§ Not for Simple Surprises
If you just want to say something is surprising or wonderful in a more general sense, there are other, more appropriate words. For example, 惊讶 (jīngyà) means 'surprised,' and 惊人 (jīngrén) means 'astonishing' or 'amazing.' Using 不可思议 for everyday pleasant surprises can sound a bit dramatic or even unnatural.
- Wrong
- 这个蛋糕真不可思议！ (This cake is truly inconceivable!)
Unless it's a cake that defies the laws of physics, this is likely an overstatement. You'd probably say something like:
- Right
- 这个蛋糕真好吃！ (This cake is really delicious!) or 这个蛋糕真棒！ (This cake is amazing!)
§ Don't Confuse with 'Impossible'
While 不可思议 implies something is hard to imagine or believe, it doesn't mean 'impossible.' Something can be 不可思议 but still happen. Impossible is more directly translated as 不可能 (bù kě néng).
他竟然完成了这项任务，真是不可思议。(He actually completed this task, it's truly unimaginable.)
Here, the task was completed, so it wasn't impossible, but it was incredibly difficult or surprising.
§ Using it as an Adjective vs. Adverb
不可思议 can function as an adjective, often appearing after 是 (shì) or 感到 (gǎndào 'feel'). It can also modify nouns directly (e.g., 不可思议的现象 - 'an incredible phenomenon'). When it's used to describe the degree of an action or state, it's usually in the pattern 'adv + verb/adj' which in Chinese would be '不可思议地 + verb/adj'.
- Adjective: 这件事太不可思议了。(This matter is too incredible.)
- Adverb: 他不可思议地看着我。(He looked at me incredulously.)
Make sure you understand its grammatical role in the sentence. Misplacing it or using it incorrectly with other particles can make your sentence sound awkward.
§ Context is Key
Always consider the context. Does the situation truly warrant such a strong expression of disbelief or wonder? If someone tells you they got a discount, you wouldn't say 'That's 不可思议!' You might say '太好了!' (That's great!) or '真便宜!' (So cheap!). Save 不可思议 for things like:
- An unexpected scientific discovery
- A miraculous recovery
- An unbelievable plot twist in a story
- A historical event that seems too strange to be true
Pay attention to native speakers using it. Listen to when and how they deploy this phrase. You'll quickly get a feel for the right situations.
这部电影的结局真是不可思议，我完全没想到。(The ending of this movie is truly incredible, I totally didn't expect it.)
This is a good use, as a surprising plot twist can certainly be considered inconceivable.
By being mindful of these common mistakes, you'll use 不可思议 more accurately and naturally, sounding more like a native speaker and effectively conveying the true depth of your astonishment.
§ What does 不可思议 mean?
- Chinese Word
- 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì)
- Definition
- inconceivable; unimaginable; incredible
- CEFR Level
- B2
§ Understanding 不可思议
The word 不可思议 literally breaks down to: 不 (bù - not) + 可 (kě - able to) + 思 (sī - think) + 议 (yì - discuss/imagine). So, it's something 'not able to be thought or imagined'. This perfectly captures its meaning of something that is beyond comprehension, unbelievable, or incredible.
It's often used to express surprise, shock, or wonder at something that seems to defy logic or expectations. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation.
他的成功简直不可思议。
Translation hint: His success is simply unbelievable.
这个故事听起来有点不可思议。
Translation hint: This story sounds a bit incredible.
§ Similar words and when to use them
Let's look at some other words that might seem similar but have different shades of meaning. Choosing the right one will make your Chinese sound more natural.
不可思议 (bù kě sī yì): Use this when something is truly beyond your imagination or understanding. It implies a sense of wonder, astonishment, or disbelief because something is so extraordinary or improbable.
在这么短的时间内完成这项任务真是不可思议。
Translation hint: It's truly incredible to finish this task in such a short time.
奇怪 (qí guài): This simply means 'strange' or 'weird'. It suggests something is unusual or odd, but not necessarily beyond comprehension. It doesn't carry the same weight of astonishment as 不可思议.
他今天行为很奇怪。
Translation hint: His behavior is very strange today.
难以置信 (nán yǐ zhì xìn): This also means 'hard to believe' or 'unbelievable'. It's very close in meaning to 不可思议, but perhaps slightly more focused on the difficulty of believing something due to its improbability, rather than its sheer incomprehensibility. You can often use them interchangeably, but 难以置信 leans a bit more towards skepticism or doubt, while 不可思议 can also express wonder.
这个消息真是难以置信。
Translation hint: This news is truly hard to believe.
惊人 (jīng rén): This means 'astonishing' or 'amazing'. It focuses more on the impressive or startling aspect of something. It can be something incredible, but it emphasizes the effect it has on people (causing surprise or admiration) rather than its incomprehensibility.
他的进步速度惊人。
Translation hint: His progress speed is astonishing.
§ Key takeaway
While these words share some common ground, 不可思议 really shines when you want to convey that something is so extraordinary or baffling that it seems to defy rational thought or explanation. It's for those moments when you're truly stumped by the sheer magnitude or unexpectedness of an event or fact.
Remember to pay attention to the context and the specific nuance you want to express. Don't just pick the first word that comes to mind!
How Formal Is It?
"这项科技突破带来了不可思议的进展。"
"这简直不可思议，他竟然成功了。"
"你这次考试得了满分，真是太神了！"
"哇，你能一下子把这么多积木搭起来，好厉害！"
"哥们儿，你这操作太牛逼了！"
Wusstest du?
This phrase is quite old and has maintained a similar meaning for centuries, showing its enduring utility in the language.
Aussprachehilfe
- Mispronouncing the tones, especially the fourth tone on 不 (bù) and the first tone on 思 (sī).
- Failing to articulate the 'i' sound in 议 (yì) clearly.
Wichtige Grammatik
不可思议 often acts as an adjective, describing something that is beyond comprehension or belief. It can be used to describe events, phenomena, or situations.
这件事情真是不可思议。(Zhè jiàn shìqing zhēnshì bùkěsīyì.) - This matter is truly inconceivable.
It can be placed before a noun as an attributive, similar to how an adjective modifies a noun in English.
这是一个不可思议的奇迹。(Zhè shì yīgè bùkěsīyì de qíji.) - This is an incredible miracle.
不可思议 can also follow a verb to describe the manner of an action, though this is less common than its use as a descriptive adjective.
他不可思议地完成了任务。(Tā bùkěsīyì de wánchéngle rènwù.) - He unbelievably completed the task.
When expressing an opinion or reaction, you can use 不可思议 to convey surprise or disbelief.
他的变化让我感到不可思议。(Tā de biànhuà ràng wǒ gǎndào bùkěsīyì.) - His change makes me feel incredible.
It can be used in rhetorical questions to emphasize the unbelievable nature of something.
这怎么可能？简直不可思议！(Zhè zěnme kěnéng? Jiǎnzhí bùkěsīyì!) - How is this possible? It's simply incredible!
Beispiele nach Niveau
这太不可思议了！
This is too incredible!
我不敢相信这是真的，太不可思议了。
I can't believe this is real, it's too unimaginable.
她的进步真不可思议。
Her progress is truly incredible.
这个故事听起来很不可思议。
This story sounds very inconceivable.
他能跑这么快，简直不可思议。
It's simply incredible that he can run so fast.
发生这样的事情真不可思议。
It's truly unimaginable that something like this happened.
这些小动物的生命力真是不可思议。
The vitality of these small animals is truly incredible.
这么小的孩子能做到这些，太不可思议了。
It's too incredible that such a small child can do these things.
长城真是太不可思议了！
The Great Wall is truly unbelievable!
这个魔术表演简直不可思议。
This magic show was simply incredible.
她竟然独自完成了这个项目，真是不可思议。
It's unimaginable that she completed this project by herself.
这个消息太不可思议了，我不敢相信。
This news is so incredible, I can't believe it.
他的成功速度真是不可思议。
The speed of his success is truly inconceivable.
在这么短的时间内学好中文，真是不可思议。
Learning Chinese so well in such a short time is incredible.
大自然的力量有时是不可思议的。
The power of nature is sometimes unimaginable.
他竟然能记住所有人的名字，太不可思议了。
It's incredible that he can remember everyone's names.
这个魔术表演简直不可思议，我完全没看懂他是怎么做到的。
This magic show was simply inconceivable, I completely didn't understand how he did it.
他对这个突如其来的好消息感到不可思议。
He felt unbelievable about this sudden good news.
科学技术的进步速度真是不可思议。
The speed of scientific and technological progress is truly incredible.
他的成功之路充满了不可思议的转折。
His path to success was full of incredible twists and turns.
这么小的孩子能说这么流利的汉语，真是不可思议。
It's incredible that such a small child can speak such fluent Chinese.
在那样艰苦的条件下，他们竟然坚持了下来，这简直不可思议。
Under such difficult conditions, they actually persevered, which is simply unimaginable.
我做了一个不可思议的梦，梦到我会飞。
I had an incredible dream, dreaming that I could fly.
这幅画的色彩搭配太不可思议了，简直是艺术品。
The color combination of this painting is too incredible, it's simply a work of art.
这个魔术表演简直不可思议，我完全没看懂他是怎么做到的。
This magic show was simply inconceivable, I completely didn't understand how he did it.
他对工作的投入和热情达到了一个不可思议的程度。
His dedication and passion for work reached an incredible degree.
在一周内完成这个项目听起来不可思议，但我们做到了。
Finishing this project within a week sounds unimaginable, but we did it.
他竟然能记住所有客户的名字，真是不可思议。
It's incredible that he can remember all the clients' names.
宇宙的浩瀚和神秘让人感到不可思议。
The vastness and mystery of the universe make people feel unimaginable.
这部电影的情节发展真是不可思议，完全出乎我的意料。
The plot development of this movie is truly incredible, completely beyond my expectations.
在那样恶劣的条件下还能生存下来，简直是不可思议。
To be able to survive under such harsh conditions is simply inconceivable.
看到她进步如此之快，真是不可思议。
Seeing her progress so quickly is truly incredible.
这个魔术表演真是不可思议，我完全没看出他是怎么做到的。
This magic show was truly unimaginable, I completely couldn't see how he did it.
不可思议 (bù kě sī yì) is used as an adjective here to describe the magic show.
他对工作的热情达到了不可思议的程度，几乎从不休息。
His passion for work reached an incredible degree, he hardly ever rested.
不可思议的 (bù kě sī yì de) modifies 程度 (chéng dù, degree), indicating an extreme and unbelievable level.
在那样恶劣的环境下，他们竟然成功生存了下来，简直不可思议。
In such a harsh environment, they actually managed to survive, it's simply incredible.
简直 (jiǎn zhí, simply/virtually) emphasizes the incredulity of the situation.
这个小镇在短短几年内发生了不可思议的变化，变得现代化了许多。
This small town underwent unimaginable changes in just a few years, becoming much more modern.
不可思议的变化 (bù kě sī yì de biàn huà) refers to changes that are hard to believe.
他竟然能记住所有人的生日，这太不可思议了。
He can actually remember everyone's birthday, that's too incredible.
太...了 (tài... le) is a common structure to express 'too much' or 'extremely'.
这项科技突破给人类带来了不可思议的可能性。
This technological breakthrough brought unimaginable possibilities to humanity.
不可思议的可能性 (bù kě sī yì de kě néng xìng) indicates possibilities that were previously beyond imagination.
我们看到了不可思议的日落，天空被染成了各种颜色。
We saw an incredible sunset, the sky was painted with various colors.
Used to describe a breathtaking and almost unbelievable natural phenomenon.
他只用了一个月就学会了这门复杂的语言，真是不可思议的才能。
He learned this complex language in just one month, truly incredible talent.
不可思议的才能 (bù kě sī yì de cái néng) highlights an exceptionally amazing skill.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
这太不可思议了！ (Zhè tài bùkěsīyì le!)
This is too incredible!
简直不可思议。 (Jiǎnzhí bùkěsīyì.)
Simply incredible.
我感到不可思议。 (Wǒ gǎndào bùkěsīyì.)
I feel incredible.
真是不可思议啊。 (Zhēnshi bùkěsīyì a.)
It's really incredible.
难以置信，太不可思议了。 (Nányǐ zhìxìn, tài bùkěsīyì le.)
Hard to believe, too incredible.
他的成功不可思议。 (Tā de chénggōng bùkěsīyì.)
His success is incredible.
这是一个不可思议的故事。 (Zhè shì yīgè bùkěsīyì de gùshì.)
This is an incredible story.
事情的发展不可思议。 (Shìqíng de fāzhǎn bùkěsīyì.)
The development of events is incredible.
她做到了不可思议的事。 (Tā zuò dào le bùkěsīyì de shì.)
She did something incredible.
这种现象不可思议。 (Zhè zhǒng xiànxiàng bùkěsīyì.)
This phenomenon is incredible.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
While both '不可思议' and '难以置信' express disbelief, '不可思议' often carries a stronger sense of wonder or incredulity, sometimes bordering on the miraculous, whereas '难以置信' is more about the sheer unlikelihood or shocking nature of something.
Don't use '奇迹' if you just mean 'incredible' or 'unimaginable'. '奇迹' is reserved for actual miracles. Think of '不可思议' as 'beyond imagination' and '奇迹' as 'a miracle has happened'.
'惊人' describes something impressive or startling, but it doesn't necessarily mean it's hard to believe. '不可思议' implies a higher level of disbelief or astonishment at something's existence or occurrence.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
"难以置信 (nán yǐ zhì xìn)"
hard to believe
这消息真让我难以置信。 (This news is really hard for me to believe.)
neutral"闻所未闻 (wén suǒ wèi wén)"
unheard of
这种事情简直是闻所未闻。 (This kind of thing is simply unheard of.)
formal"匪夷所思 (fěi yí suǒ sī)"
bizarre; unimaginable
他的行为真是匪夷所思。 (His behavior is truly bizarre.)
neutral"出乎意料 (chū hū yì liào)"
beyond expectation
结果出乎意料，大家都惊呆了。 (The result was beyond expectation, everyone was stunned.)
neutral"想都想不到 (xiǎng dōu xiǎng bù dào)"
can't even imagine
这么大的进步，我以前想都想不到。 (Such great progress, I couldn't even imagine it before.)
informal"令人咋舌 (lìng rén zá shé)"
to make people gasp with amazement
他的速度快得令人咋舌。 (His speed is so fast it makes people gasp.)
neutral"难以想象 (nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng)"
hard to imagine
当时的困难是难以想象的。 (The difficulties at that time were hard to imagine.)
neutral"天方夜谭 (tiān fāng yè tán)"
fantasy; incredible story (literally 'One Thousand and One Nights')
你说的简直是天方夜谭。 (What you're saying is simply a fantasy.)
neutral"惊为天人 (jīng wéi tiān rén)"
to be amazed by someone's beauty/talent (literally 'to be amazed as if by a celestial being')
她的才华令人惊为天人。 (Her talent is truly amazing.)
formal"超乎寻常 (chāo hū xún cháng)"
extraordinary; beyond the usual
他的表现超乎寻常。 (His performance was extraordinary.)
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Many learners struggle to grasp the nuances of '不可思议' because it conveys a strong sense of disbelief or astonishment that can be both positive and negative, making its usage context-dependent.
'不可思议' is primarily used to describe something that is so extraordinary or unexpected that it's hard to believe or comprehend. It emphasizes the concept of being beyond imagination or reason.
他竟然完成了这个任务，真是不可思议。 (He actually completed this task, it's truly incredible.)
'难以置信' often gets confused with '不可思议' because both express disbelief. The confusion lies in their subtle differences in emphasis.
'难以置信' literally means 'hard to believe.' It focuses more on the difficulty of believing something due to its unlikelihood or shocking nature.
这个消息简直令人难以置信。 (This news is simply unbelievable.)
Learners sometimes use '奇迹' when they mean '不可思议' because both can refer to extraordinary events. However, '奇迹' specifically implies a miraculous or divine intervention.
'奇迹' refers to a miracle, an extremely surprising and fortunate event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws. It carries a more positive and often spiritual connotation.
医生说他能康复是个奇迹。 (The doctor said his recovery was a miracle.)
'惊人' can be mistaken for '不可思议' because both convey a sense of astonishment. The difference lies in the degree and type of surprise.
'惊人' means 'astonishing' or 'startling.' It describes something that is impressive or surprising due to its scale, quality, or impact, without necessarily implying disbelief in its possibility.
他的进步速度真是惊人。 (His progress speed is truly astonishing.)
This phrase can be confused with '不可思议' because both imply a lack of understanding. However, '不可理喻' points to an inability to reason with someone or something, rather than an extraordinary event.
'不可理喻' means 'unreasonable' or 'beyond reasoning.' It's used to describe someone or something that cannot be reasoned with or understood logically, often implying frustration or exasperation.
他这种行为真是不可理喻。 (His behavior is truly unreasonable.)
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The phrase 不可思议 (bùkěsīyì) is used to describe something that is so unusual, surprising, or extraordinary that it's hard to believe or comprehend. It often conveys a sense of wonder, astonishment, or disbelief. You can use it to describe events, situations, or even people's actions.
A common mistake is to overuse 不可思议 for things that are merely 'surprising' or 'interesting.' It carries a stronger sense of being 'beyond belief' or 'incredible.' For simpler surprises, consider using words like 惊讶 (jīngyà) or 出乎意料 (chūhū yìliào). Also, remember it's primarily an adjective, not a verb.
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Comes from Buddhist scriptures, referring to something beyond the reach of thought or words.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Beyond comprehension or expression.
Sino-TibetanKultureller Kontext
The term is widely used in contemporary Chinese to express astonishment or disbelief at something extraordinary, whether positively or negatively. It often implies a sense of wonder or shock because an event or situation deviates significantly from what is expected or considered normal. You'll hear it in everyday conversations, news reports, and entertainment to describe anything from miraculous recoveries to unbelievable plot twists.
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10 FragenYou can use it like this: 这真是不可思议！ (This is truly incredible!) or 他的进步不可思议。 (His progress is unimaginable/incredible.)
While both can describe something out of the ordinary, 不可思议 often carries a stronger sense of wonder, astonishment, or disbelief because something is so incredible or impossible to imagine. 奇怪 is more generally about something being odd or unusual without necessarily being unbelievable.
Not directly to describe a person's character, but you can say 这个人做的事情真不可思议。 (The things this person does are truly incredible/unimaginable.) or 他的毅力不可思议。 (His perseverance is incredible.)
It can be both! It depends on the context. For example, 他取得了不可思议的成就。 (He achieved incredible accomplishments - positive.) But you could also say, 发生这样的事情简直不可思议。 (It's simply unimaginable that such a thing happened - could be negative if it's a bad event.)
Yes, a common one is 简直不可思议 (jiǎnzhí bùkěsīyì), which means 'simply incredible/unimaginable.' Another is 不可思议的... (bùkěsīyì de...), followed by a noun, like 不可思议的速度 (incredible speed).
不 (bù) means 'not,' 可 (kě) means 'can/able to,' 思 (sī) means 'think/consider,' and 议 (yì) means 'discuss/consider.' So literally, it's 'not able to be thought or discussed/considered,' meaning beyond thought or comprehension.
Absolutely! It's a very good way to express strong surprise or astonishment. For instance, 你竟然完成了，这真是不可思议！ (You actually finished it, this is truly incredible!)
不可思议 itself is quite versatile and fits well in many contexts, from casual conversation to more formal writing. There isn't a significantly more formal or informal common equivalent that carries the exact same nuance of 'beyond imagination'.
They are very similar and often interchangeable. 难以置信 literally means 'hard to place belief in,' so it emphasizes the difficulty in believing something. 不可思议 leans a bit more towards something being 'beyond imagination' or 'comprehension,' but in practice, they express a similar level of astonishment or disbelief.
Try to think of things in your daily life that surprise you or seem incredible, and form sentences using 不可思议. For example, 'The amount of homework I have is incredible!' (我的作业量真是不可思议！) or 'Her ability to remember names is unimaginable!' (她记住名字的能力不可思议！)
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这个故事太___了，我不敢相信。
The sentence expresses disbelief about a story, so '不可思议' (unbelievable) is the most fitting word.
他的进步真是___，他每天都学习。
The sentence implies a surprising amount of progress, making '不可思议' (incredible) the correct choice.
能在这里见到你，真是太___了。
The speaker is expressing surprise at meeting someone, so '不可思议' (unimaginable/incredible) is suitable.
这个魔术表演太___了，我不知道他是怎么做到的。
The sentence describes a magic show that the speaker can't understand, so '不可思议' (inconceivable) fits perfectly.
他竟然完成了这项任务，真是___。
The sentence suggests surprise at someone completing a task, making '不可思议' (incredible) appropriate.
今天的惊喜真让大家感到___。
The sentence indicates that a surprise caused people to feel astonished, so '不可思议' (unimaginable) is the best fit.
Which of these means 'inconceivable'?
不可思议 (bù kě sī yì) means 'inconceivable' or 'incredible'.
The sky is blue. This is ______.
The sky being blue is a normal fact, not inconceivable. '好' means good.
You see a dog flying. This is ______.
A flying dog is unimaginable, so it is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì).
A fish can swim in the water. This is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì).
Fish swimming in water is normal, not inconceivable.
I saw a tree grow to the sky in one minute. This is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì).
A tree growing to the sky in one minute is unimaginable, so it is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì).
My name is John. This is 不可思议 (bù kě sī yì).
Having a name is a normal thing, not inconceivable.
Listen and understand 'hello'.
Listen and understand 'thank you'.
Listen and understand 'goodbye'.
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谢谢
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这个故事太___了，我简直不敢相信。
这里的语境是“不敢相信”，所以“不可思议”最合适，表示难以置信。
他竟然完成了这项任务，真是___。
“竟然完成”表示出乎意料，因此用“不可思议”来形容这种难以置信的情况。
这件事情发生得太___了，我到现在都觉得像做梦一样。
“像做梦一样”暗示了事情的离奇和难以置信，所以“不可思议”是最佳选择。
这个魔术表演得非常___，大家都看呆了。
魔术表演让“大家都看呆了”，说明非常令人难以置信和惊奇，故选“不可思议”。
短短几个月他就学会了中文，这真是___的速度。
“短短几个月就学会中文”是非常了不起且难以想象的，因此用“不可思议”来形容这种速度。
他居然能徒手爬上这座山，简直是___！
“徒手爬上这座山”是件非常困难且令人难以置信的事情，因此用“不可思议”表示惊叹。
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Gratitude
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我喜欢吃苹果
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你叫什么名字
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这是我的书
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This sentence means 'I like to eat apples'. The standard sentence structure in Chinese is Subject-Verb-Object.
This sentence means 'She is a student'. '是' is the verb 'to be', and '一个' is the measure word for 'student'.
This sentence means 'Where are you going?'. '哪里' is the interrogative pronoun for 'where'.
这个故事太___了，我简直不敢相信。
The story is too 'inconceivable/incredible', I can hardly believe it. '普通' means ordinary, '简单' and '容易' both mean simple/easy. '不可思议' fits the context of something hard to believe.
他竟然完成了这项挑战，真是___。
He actually completed this challenge, it's really 'inconceivable/incredible'. '平凡', '一般', and '正常' all describe something ordinary or normal, which doesn't fit the context of completing a challenge.
他们能够在这么短的时间内建造这座桥，真是___。
The fact that they could build this bridge in such a short time is truly 'inconceivable/incredible'. '合理' means reasonable, '可能' means possible, and '自然' means natural. None of these convey the sense of being amazed.
这个魔术表演太___了，我完全看不懂。
This magic show is too 'inconceivable/incredible', I completely don't understand it. '普通', '常见', and '平常' all mean common or ordinary, which contradicts the idea of being unable to understand a magic trick.
在那种恶劣的环境下，他还能活下来，简直是___。
He could still survive in such a harsh environment, it's simply 'inconceivable/incredible'. '可以理解' means understandable, '意料之中' means as expected, and '正常' means normal. These do not fit the surprising survival in a harsh environment.
这个价格低得___，我怀疑是不是真的。
This price is 'inconceivably/incredibly' low, I wonder if it's real. '合理' means reasonable, and '正常' and '平常' both mean normal/ordinary. None of these fit the context of a suspiciously low price.
He said he can walk on water, that's...
This magic show was too...
She learned five languages in just a few months, this is simply...
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中国的经济发展速度真是不可思议。
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他能记住这么多历史事件，真是不可思议。
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这个故事听起来有点不可思议。
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Describe something that you find incredible or unimaginable. Use '不可思议' in your response.
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昨天我看到了一只绿色的猫，这真是太不可思议了！ (Yesterday I saw a green cat, this is truly incredible!)
Write a short sentence about an unbelievable event you've heard about, using '不可思议'.
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他竟然在一天内学完了一本书，真是不可思议。 (He actually finished learning a book in one day, it's truly unbelievable.)
Imagine you won the lottery. How would you describe this feeling using '不可思议'?
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我赢了彩票，这感觉太不可思议了！ (I won the lottery, this feeling is too incredible!)
小明觉得什么不可思议？ (What did Xiao Ming find incredible?)
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小明第一次坐飞机，他觉得飞机能飞上天简直不可思议。 (Xiao Ming took a plane for the first time, he thought it was incredible that a plane could fly into the sky.)
小明觉得什么不可思议？ (What did Xiao Ming find incredible?)
文章中明确提到小明觉得飞机能飞上天不可思议。 (The passage clearly states that Xiao Ming found it incredible that the plane could fly into the sky.)
文章中明确提到小明觉得飞机能飞上天不可思议。 (The passage clearly states that Xiao Ming found it incredible that the plane could fly into the sky.)
人们对魔术表演有什么感受？ (What did people feel about the magic show?)
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这个魔术表演太精彩了，让人觉得不可思议。 (This magic show was so wonderful, it made people feel incredible.)
人们对魔术表演有什么感受？ (What did people feel about the magic show?)
文章中明确提到魔术表演让人觉得不可思议。 (The passage clearly states that the magic show made people feel incredible.)
文章中明确提到魔术表演让人觉得不可思议。 (The passage clearly states that the magic show made people feel incredible.)
科学家为什么觉得不可思议？ (Why did scientists find it incredible?)
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科学家发现了一种新的动物，它的样子很奇怪，真是不可思议。 (Scientists discovered a new animal, its appearance is very strange, it's truly incredible.)
科学家为什么觉得不可思议？ (Why did scientists find it incredible?)
文章中提到动物的样子很奇怪，所以科学家觉得不可思议。 (The passage mentions that the animal's appearance is very strange, so scientists found it incredible.)
文章中提到动物的样子很奇怪，所以科学家觉得不可思议。 (The passage mentions that the animal's appearance is very strange, so scientists found it incredible.)
Someone just heard some shocking news.
Describing someone's difficult but amazing journey.
Talking about a magic show.
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这太不可思议了。
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他的故事简直不可思议。
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我从来没见过这么不可思议的事情。
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Describe a time you witnessed something "unimaginable" or "incredible". Use 不可思议 in your description.
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我亲眼看到一个人在街头表演魔术，他把一只鸽子变没了，又从帽子里变出来，真是太不可思议了！我完全不明白他是怎么做到的。
Imagine you are explaining a new scientific discovery that seems "inconceivable" to your friend. How would you use 不可思议 to describe it?
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你听说最新的太空探索发现了吗？科学家说他们在遥远的星球上找到了生命存在的证据，这简直是不可思议！我一直在想他们是怎么确认的。
Write a short paragraph about a difficult situation you overcame that, looking back, seems "incredible" that you managed to get through. Include 不可思议.
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回想起来，我大学时同时打两份工、学习并且还参加社团活动，真是不可思议。那段时间虽然很累，但我真的坚持下来了。
根据短文，小明的编程进步速度怎么样？
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小明最近开始学习编程。仅仅三个月，他就能独立开发一个简单的手机应用程序了。他的老师和同学们都觉得这进步速度太快了，简直是不可思议。
根据短文，小明的编程进步速度怎么样？
短文中提到“简直是不可思议”，表明小明的进步速度非常快，达到了难以置信的程度。
短文中提到“简直是不可思议”，表明小明的进步速度非常快，达到了难以置信的程度。
人们对这部电影的故事情节有什么看法？
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这部电影的故事情节非常曲折，结局更是出人意料。很多人看完后都说，这样的剧情发展真是不可思议，完全猜不到。
人们对这部电影的故事情节有什么看法？
文章中明确提到“这样的剧情发展真是不可思议，完全猜不到”，说明故事情节出人意料。
文章中明确提到“这样的剧情发展真是不可思议，完全猜不到”，说明故事情节出人意料。
居民们对去年的大雪有什么感受？
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去年冬天，这座城市下了有史以来最大的雪。积雪深达一米，交通几乎瘫痪。许多居民表示，这种极端天气简直不可思议，他们从未见过。
居民们对去年的大雪有什么感受？
短文指出“这种极端天气简直不可思议，他们从未见过”，表达了居民的震惊和前所未见的感觉。
短文指出“这种极端天气简直不可思议，他们从未见过”，表达了居民的震惊和前所未见的感觉。
This sentence describes how the movie's ending was incredibly unexpected. The words are arranged to form a complete and logical sentence in Chinese.
This sentence highlights her incredible progress in a short amount of time. The words are put together to create a grammatically correct sentence.
This sentence expresses disbelief at how incredible the story is. The order of words builds a natural Chinese sentence structure.
那部电影的情节真是_____，我完全没想到会是这样的结局。
这句话在描述电影情节出人意料，令人难以置信。'不可思议' 正是这个意思。
她竟然在短短几个月内学会了五种语言，这简直是_____。
在短时间内学会五种语言是非常惊人的成就，用'不可思议' 来形容最合适。
对于一个初学者来说，能在如此短的时间内达到专业水平，这真是_____的进步。
这里形容初学者在短时间内取得的巨大进步，'不可思议' 表达了令人难以置信的程度。
他竟然能徒手爬上这座高山，这简直是不可思议的事情。
徒手攀登高山是非常困难且罕见的，用“不可思议”形容其难度和稀有性是恰当的。
每天早上太阳从东边升起，这是不可思议的自然现象。
太阳从东边升起是常见的自然规律，并非不可思议。'不可思议' 用于描述超出常理或预期的事物。
这个小镇在短短几年内从一个贫困村落发展成了旅游胜地，这简直是不可思议。
一个贫困村落在短时间内发展成旅游胜地，这样的变化是巨大的，令人惊叹和难以置信，因此用“不可思议”是正确的。
那场比赛的结果真是___，没有人预料到弱队会赢。
The context implies an unexpected and incredible outcome, which '不可思议' (inconceivable; incredible) best fits. '不以为然' means to disapprove, '不言而喻' means self-evident, and '不知所措' means at a loss.
他居然能完成这样的壮举，简直是___。
The sentence describes an incredible accomplishment. '不可思议' (incredible) is the most suitable. '不堪设想' means dreadful to contemplate, '不可或缺' means indispensable, and '不可告人' means not to be divulged.
人类在如此短的时间内取得了如此巨大的科技进步，真是___。
The sentence talks about astonishing technological progress, so '不可思议' (unimaginable; incredible) is the best fit. '不胜枚举' means too numerous to mention, '不假思索' means without thinking, and '不闻不问' means to ignore.
在没有任何援助的情况下，他独自穿越了沙漠，这简直是___的壮举。
The act of crossing the desert alone without help is an incredible feat, making '不可思议' (inconceivable; incredible) the correct choice. '不可理喻' means impervious to reason, '不可多得' means hard to come by, and '不可磨灭' means indelible.
那家公司在经济危机中不仅没有倒闭，反而实现了盈利增长，这真是___。
The company's success during an economic crisis is an incredible and unexpected achievement, fitting '不可思议' perfectly. '不言而喻' means self-evident, '不期而遇' means to meet unexpectedly, and '不知所云' means to be at a loss to know what to make of it.
宇宙的浩瀚和神秘总是让人感到___。
The vastness and mystery of the universe are often described as unimaginable or incredible, making '不可思议' the most appropriate choice. '不堪重负' means unable to bear the burden, '不毛之地' means barren land, and '不三不四' means neither one thing nor another; dubious.
她以一个______的速度跑完了马拉松，这让所有人都感到惊讶。
The sentence describes someone finishing a marathon at an astonishing speed, making '不可思议' (inconceivable; incredible) the most suitable choice to express that astonishment.
这个小镇在短短几年内取得了______的经济发展，令人刮目相看。
The sentence talks about an astonishing economic development in a short period, so '不可思议' (inconceivable; incredible) fits perfectly to describe such a remarkable achievement.
他竟然在如此短的时间内掌握了五种语言，这真是______。
Learning five languages in such a short time is an incredible feat, making '不可思议' (inconceivable; incredible) the correct descriptor for this achievement.
她的快速康复是不可思议的，医生们都感到震惊。
The sentence suggests her rapid recovery was astonishing, which aligns with the meaning of '不可思议' (inconceivable; incredible).
他今天的工作表现平平，简直是不可思议。
'不可思议' implies something extraordinary or unbelievable. A 'flat' or 'average' performance would not typically be described as '不可思议'.
那个魔术师的表演太精彩了，简直是不可思议。
An amazing magic show is something that could be described as '不可思议' (inconceivable; incredible) due to its astonishing nature.
Describe a personal experience that you found absolutely incredible or unimaginable, using '不可思议' at least once in your description. Aim for a paragraph of 3-4 sentences.
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我去年去冰岛旅行，亲眼看到了北极光，那景象简直不可思议。绿色的光芒在夜空中舞动，让我感到非常震撼。我从未想过能看到如此美丽的自然现象。
Imagine a technological advancement from the future that you believe would be '不可思议' by today's standards. Write a short paragraph explaining what it is and why it's so unimaginable.
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未来的医疗技术能够通过纳米机器人修复任何疾病，这听起来真是不可思议。想象一下，一个小小的机器人就能在你的身体里进行精确治疗，这完全超出了我们现在的认知。这项技术如果能实现，将彻底改变人类的寿命和生活质量。
Discuss a historical event or a natural phenomenon that you consider to be '不可思议'. Explain why it evokes such a strong sense of disbelief or wonder in you.
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埃及金字塔的建造方式至今仍然是一个谜，这实在不可思议。在没有现代机械的帮助下，古埃及人是如何搬运并堆砌如此巨大的石块的？每当我想到这些，都感到人类的智慧和毅力是如此的强大，以至于超越了我们的想象。
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他竟然在这么短的时间内学会了五门外语，这简直是不可思议的事情。他的记忆力和学习能力都非常惊人，让周围的人都对他刮目相看。这种天赋是普通人难以企及的。
根据这段文字，说话者对“他”有什么看法？
文章中明确提到“这简直是不可思议的事情”，表达了难以置信的感受。
文章中明确提到“这简直是不可思议的事情”，表达了难以置信的感受。
根据这段文字，这家公司之所以发展迅速，主要原因是什么？
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这家公司在短短五年内从一家小作坊发展成为行业巨头，其发展速度之快令人感到不可思议。他们通过不断创新和精准的市场定位，成功抓住了机遇，实现了飞跃式增长。
根据这段文字，这家公司之所以发展迅速，主要原因是什么？
文章中提到“通过不断创新和精准的市场定位，成功抓住了机遇，实现了飞跃式增长”，指明了发展迅速的原因。
文章中提到“通过不断创新和精准的市场定位，成功抓住了机遇，实现了飞跃式增长”，指明了发展迅速的原因。
根据这段文字，观众对魔术表演的反应是什么？
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那个魔术师的表演真是不可思议，他竟然能让一辆汽车凭空消失。观众们都目瞪口呆，没有人能解释他是如何做到的。这场表演让所有人都陷入了深深的思考。
根据这段文字，观众对魔术表演的反应是什么？
文章中提到“魔术师的表演真是不可思议”和“没有人能解释他是如何做到的”，表明观众感到难以置信且无法解释。
文章中提到“魔术师的表演真是不可思议”和“没有人能解释他是如何做到的”，表明观众感到难以置信且无法解释。
This sentence describes someone's willpower as incredible.
This sentence expresses astonishment at the speed of modern technological development.
This sentence praises someone for completing a task in an incredibly short amount of time.
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