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How to Say ‘Contains no sword techniques at all’ in Simplified Chinese

根本就不含剑法招式

💬 Usage Tip: A rejection of expectations of formality and technique.

🇨🇳 In China: Expresses the essence beyond physical technique.

Phrase Breakdown

根本

不含

剑法招式

Word-by-Word Breakdown

根本

[gēn běn]

fundamentally, basically

Refers to the essence or core of something, often used for emphasis.

Example

这本书根本就不含剑法招式。

This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.

[jiù]

emphasizing, just

Used to emphasize something is precisely or solely so.

Example

这本书根本就不含剑法招式。

This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.

[]

not include

Indicates exclusion or lack of something.

Example

这本书根本就不含剑法招式。

This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.

[hán]

include, contain

To have as a part or member, to consist of.

Example

这本书根本就不含剑法招式。

This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.

剑法

[jiàn fǎ]

sword technique

Refers to the style or methods used in sword fighting.

Example

这本书根本就不含剑法招式。

This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.

招式

[zhāo shì]

move, trick

Refers to specific movements or maneuvers in martial arts.

Example

这本书根本就不含剑法招式。

This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.

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