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不存在
bù cúnzài
does not exist
这个问题在现代社会中不存在。
This problem does not exist in modern society.
general
To not exist; to be nonexistent or imaginary.
鬼怪不存在，只是人们的想象。
Ghosts do not exist; they are just people's imagination.
This phrase is often used to deny the existence of something or to state that something is imaginary.
Technology
technical
To be invalid or not applicable (in a technical or legal context).
这个错误代码在新版本中不存在。
This error code does not exist in the new version.
In programming or technical contexts, this phrase can mean that a certain feature, error, or condition is not present or applicable.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to deny the existence of something or to state that something is imaginary or invalid.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While the phrase literally means 'not exist', it can also be used figuratively to mean 'invalid' or 'not applicable' in certain contexts.
Word Origin
Composed of 不 (bù, 'not') and 存在 (cúnzài, 'to exist'), literally meaning 'not exist'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to deny the existence of something or to state that something is imaginary or invalid. It can be used in both everyday and technical contexts.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix存在
to exist
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