Chinese

bùkān
Meaning: unbearable; cannot stand; extremely (bad)
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Example sentences

那個破舊的房屋已經破爛不堪了。
那个破旧的房屋已经破烂不堪了。
That old house has fallen into a state of utter ruin.
那場意外讓他的家庭變得破碎不堪。
That accident left his family shattered beyond repair.
他在大雨中趕路,淋得狼狽不堪。
He was rushing in the heavy rain and looked extremely wretched after being soaked.

Usage Notes

Can be used as a verb (cannot bear) or as a post-adjective modifier meaning 'extremely' in a negative sense.

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