Definition
不尽然 is a fixed adverbial phrase meaning 'not entirely so' or 'that is not quite the case.' It is used to qualify a statement, often in a polite or nuanced way when you partially disagree or want to point out exceptions. The phrase carries a somewhat formal or literary tone and is common in both spoken and written Chinese.
v.p./adv.
not quite sonot entirely the case
Examples
- ，不尽然。Tā shuō zhè shì zuì hǎo de bànfǎ, dàn wǒ rènwéi bú.He says this is the best solution, but I don't quite think so.
- ，不尽然。Suīrán dà duōshù rén dōu tóngyì, dàn bú.Although most people agree, that's not entirely true.
- 不尽然。Shìqíng bìng bú bú xiàng nǐ xiǎngxiàng de nàme jiǎndān.Things are not quite as simple as you imagine.
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