Looking up...
không bao
/kəwŋˈɓaːw/
not at all
Tôi không bao hề sợ điều đó.
I'm not at all afraid of that.
informal
Used to emphasize the complete absence or negation of something, often with a sense of strong denial or surprise.
Anh ấy không bao giờ đến muộn.
He never comes late.
Tôi không bao hề biết điều đó.
I didn't know that at all.
This phrase is commonly used to emphasize negation, often with a stronger effect than 'không' alone.
Collocations
không bao giờneverkhông bao hềnot at all
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'không bao' to emphasize that something did not happen or does not exist at all.
Gold Rule
Negation
This phrase is stronger than 'không' alone and is often used to express surprise or strong denial.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'không' (not) and 'bao' (ever), emphasizing complete negation.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in spoken Vietnamese to express strong negation or surprise. It can be combined with verbs or adjectives to emphasize the absence of an action or quality.
Word Breakdown
không
not
rootbao
ever
rootTừ Điển Việt Anh