不致于 (bú) — (fixed phrase) not to the extent of; not so much that; unlikely to reach a certain degree
Definition
Phrase meaning 'not so much that / unlikely to reach the point of' — used to downplay a result. Common pattern: 还不致于…, 'not to the extent of…' / 'not yet at the point of…'.
verb
(fixed phrase) not to the extent ofnot so much thatunlikely to reach a certain degree
Examples
- ，不致于。Zhè diǎn xiǎo shì, bú fā zhè me dà de huǒ.It's such a small matter; there's no need to get so angry.
- ，不致于。Tā píng shí hěn jié jiǎn, bú huā zhè me duō qián mǎi shē chǐ pǐn.He's usually very frugal; he wouldn't spend so much money on luxury goods.
- ，不致于。Jiù suàn shū le bǐ sài, yě bú tài nán guò.Even if we lose the match, it's not worth being too upset.
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