Chinese

bùfú
Meaning: to not accept; to be unconvinced; to refuse to obey
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Handwriting

不
服

Example sentences

He was unconvinced by the verdict and decided to appeal.
他剛搬到南方,可能因為不服水土而生病了。
他刚搬到南方,可能因为不服水土而生病了。
He just moved to the south and might have fallen ill because he is not accustomed to the local climate.
他對法院的判決不服,決定提出上訴。
他对法院的判决不服,决定提出上诉。
He was dissatisfied with the court's judgment and decided to file an appeal.
他們兩個人一直在暗中較勁,誰也不服誰。
他们两个人一直在暗中较劲,谁也不服谁。
The two of them have been competing secretly, neither willing to give in to the other.

Usage Notes

Refers to a refusal to accept a decision, authority, or situation.

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