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HSK 6
notcanthinkimagine
Inconceivable; unimaginable; incredible.

Literal meaning

not (不) — can (可) — think (思) — imagine (议)

Origin

A classical four-character phrase describing something beyond comprehension.

Examples

Zhèzhēnshi
This is truly incredible.
dechénggōngjiǎnzhí
His success is simply unimaginable.

Usage & nuances

Used to express astonishment or disbelief.

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