非
fēi
Meaning
- non-; un-; in-; de-
- to not be; not
- wrong; incorrect
Definition
不是；表示否定。
not; indicates negation.
Usage
常用于否定判断，如“非...不可”表示必须，或“非但”表示不仅。
Often used in negative judgments, e.g., '非...不可' means 'must', or '非但' means 'not only'.
Examples
- 1 这个问题非常复杂，非专业人士不能解决。 (This problem is so complex that non-professionals cannot solve it.)
- 2 要想成功，非努力不可。 (To succeed, one must work hard.)
- 3 他非但没生气，反而笑了。 (Not only was he not angry, but he smiled.)
- 4 这件事非同小可，必须慎重处理。 (This matter is no small thing; it must be handled carefully.)
- 5 她非要去，谁也拦不住。 (She insists on going; nobody can stop her.)
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