EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 2 MIN
不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán)
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📖 Today's 成语: 不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán)Meaning: To not think so (to disagree)Summary: 不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán) is a common idiom used to express that one does not agree with a statement or action. It literally means 'not taking it as right.' Beyond simple disagreement, it often carries a nuance of dismissal or skepticism, as if the person thinks the idea is unworthy of consideration. It is crucial to distinguish this from the similar-sounding 不以为意 (bù yǐ wéi yì), which means 'to not care' or 'to be indifferent' rather than 'to disagree.'Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán) | 每天成语
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📖 Today's 成语: 不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán) Meaning: To not think so (to disagree) Summary: 不以为然 (bù yǐ wéi rán) is a common idiom used to express that one does not agree with a statement or action. It literally means 'not taking it as right.' Beyond simple disagreement, it often carries a nuance of dismissal or skepticism, as if the person thinks the idea is unworthy of consideration. It is crucial to distinguish this from the similar-sounding 不以为意 (bù yǐ wéi yì), which means 'to not care' or 'to be ...
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