Chinese
bùkěkāijiāo
Meaning: awfully; terribly (usually used with 忙得 or 吵得); inextricably involved
Part of Speech: Adverb

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

最近工作實在太多,大家都忙得不可開交。
最近工作实在太多,大家都忙得不可开交。
There is really too much work recently, everyone is awfully busy.
他最近忙得不可開交,實在難以脫身。
He's been incredibly busy lately and really can't get away.

Usage Notes

A descriptive idiom often used as a complement after verbs like 忙 (busy) or 吵 (argue) to emphasize an extreme degree.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.