How to Say ‘Not very’ in Simplified Chinese
不太
💬 Usage Tip: Commonly used to soften a statement.
🇨🇳 In China: Softening language is common in Chinese to avoid sounding harsh.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
不
[bù]
not
A negation particle that indicates the opposite of something.
这件衣服不太合适。
This piece of clothing is not quite suitable.
太
[tài]
too
Used to express excessive degree.
颜色不太鲜艳。
The color is not too bright.
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