How to Say ‘Not too’ in Simplified Chinese
不是太
💬 Usage Tip: Use for moderation, pronounced (boo-shuh tie).
🇨🇳 In China: Useful for saying when things are just right.
Phrase Breakdown
不是
太
Word-by-Word Breakdown
不
[bù]
not too
Used to indicate something is not excessively so.
这杯酒不是太辣。
This drink is not too spicy.
是
[shì]
is
Used to define or assert something.
他不是这里的经理。
He is not the manager here.
太
[tài]
too
Used to indicate excessiveness.
这歌不是太好听。
This song is not too good.
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