Signification
Used to express disagreement or state that something is incorrect.
Contexte culturel
Direct correction is common in schools but softened in social settings. Similar usage, but often accompanied by more particles like '喔' or '啊' to soften the tone. In Cantonese-influenced Mandarin, people might use '唔啱' (m4 ngaam1) which is the direct equivalent. Often used in a mix of English and Chinese, e.g., 'That one is bùduì lah!'
Tone Change
Remember that '不' changes tone before another 4th tone (like '对'). So it's 'bú duì', not 'bù duì'.
Softening
Always add a little 'maybe' or 'I think' before saying {不对|bùduì} to keep the peace.
Signification
Used to express disagreement or state that something is incorrect.
Tone Change
Remember that '不' changes tone before another 4th tone (like '对'). So it's 'bú duì', not 'bù duì'.
Softening
Always add a little 'maybe' or 'I think' before saying {不对|bùduì} to keep the peace.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence: '这道题我算得____。'
这道题我算得____。
{不对|bùduì} means incorrect, which fits the context of a calculation.
Which phrase means 'something feels off'?
Which phrase means 'something feels off'?
{不对劲|bùduìjìn} specifically captures the 'gut feeling' of something being wrong.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 3+3=7? B: ____, 3+3=6.
B is correcting A's math error.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You see a friend doing something suspicious.
Suspicion is best expressed with {不对劲|bùduìjìn}.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices这道题我算得____。
{不对|bùduì} means incorrect, which fits the context of a calculation.
Which phrase means 'something feels off'?
{不对劲|bùduìjìn} specifically captures the 'gut feeling' of something being wrong.
A: 3+3=7? B: ____, 3+3=6.
B is correcting A's math error.
You see a friend doing something suspicious.
Suspicion is best expressed with {不对劲|bùduìjìn}.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, use {不对|bùduì} only for correctness. Use {不是|bùshì} or {不要|bùyào} for 'no'.
It can be if said bluntly. Soften it with '不好意思' (excuse me).
{不对|bùduì} is about the state of being incorrect; {错了|cuòle} is about the act of making a mistake.
Add '劲' (jìn) to describe a feeling that something is suspicious.
Expressions liées
不对劲
specialized formSomething feels off
错了
synonymWrong
不是
similarIs not
不准确
formalInaccurate
