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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.
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.
Place '丝毫不' before the verb or adjective it modifies. It cannot be used at the end of a sentence.
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.
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.