bù不notyǐ以takewéi为asrán然so
To disapprove of; to think little of; to not take seriously.
Literal meaning
not (不) — take (以) — as (为) — so (然)
Origin
A classical four-character phrase expressing disagreement or skepticism.
Examples
Tā他duì对wǒ我de的jiàn建yì议bù不yǐ以wéi为rán然。
He didn't think much of my suggestion.
Tā他men们duì对zhè这ge个jì计huà划bù不yǐ以wéi为rán然。
They disapproved of the plan.
Usage & nuances
Expresses a mild form of disagreement or skepticism; often used in formal contexts.
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