不好

bù hǎo
not good

这个食物味道不好。

This food doesn't taste good.


general

Not good; bad or unsatisfactory.

天气不好,我们不能去公园。

The weather is bad, so we can't go to the park.

他的态度不好,让人不舒服。

His attitude is bad, making people uncomfortable.

This is a common negative adjective used to describe things, situations, or behaviors that are unsatisfactory or unpleasant.

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Related Phrases

不好意思phrase
I'm sorry / Excuse me

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is very common in everyday Chinese and can be used in a wide range of contexts to describe things that are not good or satisfactory.

Gold Rule

Negative Adjective

This is a negative adjective, so it is often used to describe things that are not good or satisfactory.

Word Origin

Composed of 不 (bù, 'not') and 好 (hǎo, 'good'), forming a negative adjective.

Usage Notes

This is a very common negative adjective in Chinese, often used to describe things, situations, or behaviors that are unsatisfactory or unpleasant. It can also be used to express apologies or to soften criticism.

Word Breakdown

not
prefix
+
good
root
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