不以为然
bù
yǐ
wéi
rán

Definitions

  1. 1. not to accept as correct (idiom); to object
  2. 2. to disapprove
  3. 3. to take exception to

Components

  • 不 bù – (negative prefix)
  • 以为 yǐ wéi – to think (i.e. to take it to be true that ...) (Usually there is an implication that the notion is mistaken – except when expressing one's own current opinion.)
  • 然 rán – correct

Word Lists

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