不一定会

bù yīdìng huì
not necessarily

他不一定会来。

He may not come.


general

Used to indicate that something is not certain or guaranteed; may or may not happen.

天气预报说可能下雨,但不一定会下。

The weather forecast says it might rain, but it may not.

这个计划不一定会成功。

This plan may not succeed.

Often used to express uncertainty or to soften a statement.

Collocations

不一定会成功may not succeed不一定会来may not come不一定会下雨may not rain

Related Phrases

未必phrase
not necessarily
可能phrase
possibly

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use this phrase when you want to express doubt or uncertainty about a future event or outcome.

Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

This phrase is often followed by a verb in the potential aspect (e.g., 会来, 会下雨) to indicate possibility.

Word Origin

Combination of 不一定 (not certain) and 会 (can/may), forming a phrase to express uncertainty.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate that an outcome is not guaranteed.

Word Breakdown

不一定
not certain
phrase
+
can/may
verb
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