丝毫 (sī háo) — (used with negatives) the slightest bit; at all
Definition
A formal, written measure of the smallest possible amount, used almost only in negatives. 根本 is stronger and more colloquial; 并 just emphasizes a following negation.
adjective
(used with negatives) the slightest bitat all
Examples
- 丝毫。Tā duì zhè ge xiāo xi sī háo bù gǎn dào yì wài.He is not at all surprised by this news.
- 丝毫。Zhè jiàn shì yǔ wǒ méi yǒu sī háo guān xì.This matter has nothing whatsoever to do with me.
- ，丝毫。Jǐn guǎn shī bài le, tā sī háo méi yǒu fàng qì.Despite failing, he did not give up in the slightest.
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