不曾 (bù céng) — (adverb) never (in the past); has never / hasn't ever
Definition
Written/literary 'never (in the past)'. Contrast with 从未 (near-synonym, also written; 不曾 is slightly more literary). 对应口语用 从来不.
adverb
never (in the past)has never / hasn't ever
Examples
- 不曾。Wǒ bù céng jiàn guò zhè me měi dì rì luò.I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
- 不曾。Tā bù céng duì rèn hé rén tí qǐ guò nà jiàn shì.He has never mentioned that matter to anyone.
- 不曾。Wǒ men bù céng huái yí guò tā de néng lì.We have never doubted his ability.
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