Definition
不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán) is a set phrase meaning 'to disagree' or 'to disapprove'. It literally translates as 'not to consider it correct' and is used in both spoken and written Chinese to express objection to an opinion or suggestion.
idiom
to objectto disapproveto take exception to
Examples
- 不以为然，。Dàjiā duì tā de jiànyì dōu bù yǐ wéi rán, rènwéi bù kěxíng.Everyone objected to his suggestion and thought it wasn't feasible.
- 不以为然，。Tā bù yǐ wéi rán de kàn le wǒ yì yǎn, shénme yě méi shuō.He gave me a disapproving look and said nothing.
- ，不以为然。Duìyú zhè zhǒng shuōfǎ, wǒ bù yǐ wéi rán.With regard to this kind of statement, I disagree.
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