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丝毫不

sī háo bù
adverb★Intermediate💡 not in the least
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.

Collocations

丝毫不差not in the least different丝毫不顾utterly disregarding丝毫不让not yielding in the least

Synonyms

一点也不毫不完全不

Antonyms

丝毫都有多少有点

Related Phrases

丝毫没有phrase
not have the least bit of

💡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
adverb
汉英词典

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