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丝毫不
sī háo bù
not in the least
他对这件事丝毫不感到惊讶。
He was not in the least surprised by the matter.
formal
not at all; not in the least; utterly not
这部电影丝毫不吸引我。
This movie doesn't attract me in the least.
她对批评丝毫不在乎。
She doesn't care about criticism in the least.
Used to emphasize complete negation, often with verbs expressing emotion, perception, or action.
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Pro Tip
Emphasizing Negation
Use '丝毫不' to emphasize that something is completely absent or not happening, even in the smallest degree. It is stronger than '一点也不' and sounds more formal.
Gold Rule
Position in Sentence
Place '丝毫不' before the verb or adjective it modifies. It cannot be used at the end of a sentence.
Word Origin
Combines '丝' (silk, representing something extremely fine or minute) and '毫' (fine hair, also meaning tiny), with '不' (not). The phrase emphasizes the absence of even the tiniest amount.
Usage Notes
Typically used in written Chinese or formal speech. Often appears in negative constructions to emphasize absolute negation. Avoid using in casual conversation unless mimicking a formal tone.
Word Breakdown
丝
silk; extremely fine or minute
root毫
fine hair; tiny amount
root不
not
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