Phrase in 30 Seconds
Use {不对|bùduì} to politely or directly point out that something is incorrect or doesn't match reality.
- Means: Incorrect, not right, or something is off.
- Used in: Correcting facts, noticing errors, or expressing disagreement.
- Don't confuse: {不对|bùduì} (incorrect) with {不客气|búkèqì} (you're welcome).
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뜻
Used to express disagreement or state that something is incorrect.
문화적 배경
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.
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.
셀프 테스트
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}.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
5 연습 문제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}.
🎉 점수: /5
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문No, 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.
관련 표현
不对劲
specialized formSomething feels off
错了
synonymWrong
不是
similarIs not
不准确
formalInaccurate
어디서 쓸까?
Correcting a friend
A: 明天是星期五。
B: 不对，明天是星期六。
Feeling suspicious
A: 他怎么还没来？
B: 这事儿有点不对劲。
Math homework
A: 这道题答案是5吗？
B: 不对，应该是6。
Ordering food
A: 这是我点的牛肉面吗？
B: 不对，这是猪肉面。
Debating an idea
A: 我觉得我们应该这样做。
B: 不对，那样做太慢了。
Checking directions
A: 我们往左走吧？
B: 不对，地图上说往右。
암기하기
기억법
Think of a 'Wrong' sign (X) and say 'Bù-duì' (Not-Correct).
시각적 연상
Imagine a student writing an answer, then shaking their head and saying 'Bù-duì' as they erase it.
Rhyme
Something is not right, say {不对|bùduì} with all your might.
Story
Xiao Wang was cooking. He tasted the soup and frowned. 'Bù-duì,' he said. He added more salt. He tasted it again. 'Bù-duì,' he said again. Finally, he realized he used sugar instead of salt!
In Other Languages
Similar to 'That's not right' in English or 'No es correcto' in Spanish. Most languages have a direct negation for 'correct'.
Word Web
챌린지
For one day, try to notice every time you think something is wrong and say '{不对|bùduì}' in your head.
Review in 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30 days.
발음
Usually 4th tone, but changes to 2nd tone before another 4th tone.
Sounds like 'tway'.
격식 수준 스펙트럼
此信息不准确。 (Correcting information)
这不对。 (Correcting information)
这不对劲。 (Correcting information)
搞错了！ (Correcting information)
The phrase comes from the combination of 'bù' (not) and 'duì' (correct/match). 'Duì' originally depicted a person facing another, implying alignment.
재미있는 사실
The character '对' also means 'pair', so '不对' can literally mean 'not a pair'!
문화 노트
Direct correction is common in schools but softened in social settings.
“老师说：不对，再算一次。”
Similar usage, but often accompanied by more particles like '喔' or '啊' to soften the tone.
“不对喔，应该是这样。”
In Cantonese-influenced Mandarin, people might use '唔啱' (m4 ngaam1) which is the direct equivalent.
“唔啱，唔系咁样。”
Often used in a mix of English and Chinese, e.g., 'That one is bùduì lah!'
“That one is 不对 lah!”
대화 시작하기
你觉得这道题对吗？
你今天感觉怎么样？
这个计划有什么问题吗？
你认为这种说法准确吗？
자주 하는 실수
我不对你。
你不对。
L1 Interference
不对，谢谢。
不用，谢谢。
L1 Interference
这很不对。
这不对。
L1 Interference
不对劲儿。
不对劲。
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
No es correcto
Chinese {不对|bùduì} is more versatile for 'feeling off'.
Ce n'est pas correct
Chinese {不对|bùduì} is less harsh than 'C'est faux'.
Das ist nicht richtig
German has more specific words for 'wrong' (falsch) vs 'not right' (nicht richtig).
違います (Chigaimasu)
Japanese is more indirect by saying 'it differs'.
ليس صحيحاً (Laysa sahihan)
Chinese {不对|bùduì} is more frequently used for 'gut feelings'.
不对
N/A
아니에요 (Anieyo)
Chinese {不对|bùduì} is more specific to correctness than the general 'no'.
Não está correto
Portuguese speakers might use 'errado' more often for simple errors.
Spotted in the Real World
“这不对。”
Realizing something is wrong with the situation.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners mix up 'bùduì' and 'búkèqì' because they both start with 'bù'.
Remember: {不对|bùduì} = Wrong, {不客气|búkèqì} = You're welcome.
Learners use {不对|bùduì} to say 'no' to an offer.
Use {不要|bùyào} for declining, {不对|bùduì} for correcting.
자주 묻는 질문 (4)
No, use {不对|bùduì} only for correctness. Use {不是|bùshì} or {不要|bùyào} for 'no'.
basic understandingIt can be if said bluntly. Soften it with '不好意思' (excuse me).
usage contexts{不对|bùduì} is about the state of being incorrect; {错了|cuòle} is about the act of making a mistake.
comparisonsAdd '劲' (jìn) to describe a feeling that something is suspicious.
grammar mechanics
