B1 Expression ニュートラル

نه چندان

nh chndan

Not really, not much

意味

A mild negative response, indicating something is not entirely true or significant.

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文化的背景

In Tehran, 'na chandan' is often used to avoid 'eye contact' with a difficult truth. It's a way to be honest without being 'talkh' (bitter). In Dari, 'chandan' is also used, but you might hear 'un-qadar' (that much) more frequently in similar contexts. Tajik Persian uses 'na chandon' (spelled with an 'o' in Cyrillic), and it retains a very classical, formal feel. Isfahanis are known for their sharp wit and indirectness. 'Na chandan' is a staple in their vocabulary to provide 'diplomatic' answers.

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The 'Ta'arof' Shield

Use 'na chandan' when you want to say 'no' to an invitation or a gift without sounding ungrateful.

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Don't over-negate

Remember not to use a negative verb at the end of the sentence if you've already used 'na chandan'.

意味

A mild negative response, indicating something is not entirely true or significant.

💡

The 'Ta'arof' Shield

Use 'na chandan' when you want to say 'no' to an invitation or a gift without sounding ungrateful.

⚠️

Don't over-negate

Remember not to use a negative verb at the end of the sentence if you've already used 'na chandan'.

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Pair with 'Vali'

It sounds very natural to follow 'na chandan' with 'vali' (but) to explain why. e.g., 'Na chandan khub, vali bad ham nist.'

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The Intellectual Vibe

Using 'na chandan' instead of 'ziyad na' makes you sound more educated and thoughtful.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank to say 'The movie was not so interesting.'

فیلم ______ جالب بود.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان

'نه چندان' correctly modifies 'جالب' to mean 'not so interesting'.

Which response is the most polite way to say 'not really' to a friend?

آیا از مهمانی لذت بردی؟

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان.

'نه چندان' is the most nuanced and polite way to express a lack of enjoyment.

Complete the dialogue.

سارا: هوا امروز چطوره؟ خیلی سرده؟ علی: ______، دیروز سردتر بود.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان

Ali is comparing today to yesterday, so 'not really' (na chandan) fits perfectly.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

When you want to say you are 'not very' tired.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان خسته

'نه چندان' means 'not so much', which fits 'not very' perfectly.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Formal vs Informal 'Not Much'

Formal
نه چندان Not so much
Informal
زیاد نه Not much

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank to say 'The movie was not so interesting.' Fill Blank A2

فیلم ______ جالب بود.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان

'نه چندان' correctly modifies 'جالب' to mean 'not so interesting'.

Which response is the most polite way to say 'not really' to a friend? Choose B1

آیا از مهمانی لذت بردی؟

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان.

'نه چندان' is the most nuanced and polite way to express a lack of enjoyment.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

سارا: هوا امروز چطوره؟ خیلی سرده؟ علی: ______، دیروز سردتر بود.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان

Ali is comparing today to yesterday, so 'not really' (na chandan) fits perfectly.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching A2

When you want to say you are 'not very' tired.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: نه چندان خسته

'نه چندان' means 'not so much', which fits 'not very' perfectly.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

It's neutral-to-formal. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother, but maybe not with a toddler.

Yes! 'Na chandan khosh-akhlaq' means 'not particularly good-tempered'.

'Kheyli na' is more literal ('not very'), while 'na chandan' is more idiomatic and polite.

Yes, as a short answer to a question. 'Goshne-i?' 'Na chandan.'

No, 'never' is 'hargez' or 'hich-vaqt'. 'Na chandan' is about degree, not frequency.

Yes, extensively in classical and modern Persian poetry to express subtle emotions.

It's a bit redundant, but people say it for emphasis. 'Na chandan' is usually enough.

It's a long 'ah' sound, like in 'father', followed by an 'n'.

No, it's understood and used in Afghanistan (Dari) and Tajikistan as well.

Yes, 'na chandan tulani' means 'not so long' (duration).

Not at all! It's actually more polite than a direct 'no'.

The opposite would be 'besyar' (very) or 'kheyli' (very).

関連フレーズ

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زیاد نه

synonym

Not much

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آن‌چنان

similar

To that extent

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اصلاً

contrast

Not at all

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کمی

builds on

A little

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به ندرت

specialized form

Rarely

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