Chinese

bùchéng
Meaning: fail; won't do; (particle) don't tell me...; could it be...?
Part of Speech: Verb, Particle

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Example sentences

難道你打算一個人去不成?
难道你打算一个人去不成?
Don't tell me you plan to go alone?
要不是你幫忙,我今天肯定完不成任務。
If it weren't for your help, I definitely wouldn't be able to finish the task today.

Usage Notes

Used at the end of a sentence to express speculation or emphasize a rhetorical question, often with 'nandao' (难道).

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