Definition
可不 is a fixed colloquial phrase, short for 可不是吗, used to express strong agreement with what someone just said — equivalent to 'you're absolutely right', 'isn't that so?', or 'exactly'. It often stands alone as a reply and is common in everyday conversation. The tone is upbeat and emphatic. Note: the full pronunciation is kě bù, but the input pinyin is given as kě (likely an abbreviation); in speech you always say kě bù.
v.p.
(colloquial fixed phrase) you're absolutely rightisn't that so?exactly
Examples
- !可不!。Jīntiān zhēn rè! kě! Wǒ dōu kuài chū hàn le.It's really hot today! Exactly! I'm almost sweating.
- ?可不,。Nǐ zuìjìn gōngzuò hěn máng ba? kě, tiāntiān jiābān.You've been busy with work lately, right? You're right, working overtime every day.
- 。可不,。Zhè dào cài tài xián le. kě, wǒ yě shì zhème juéde.This dish is too salty. Absolutely, I think so too.
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