English–Chinese
“bad for” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbù lì
Example
这件事的发展对我们很不利。zhè jiàn shì de fā zhǎn duì wǒ men hěn bú lì
The way this matter develops is bad for us.
How to say “bad for” in Chinese
“Bad for” in Chinese is 不利 (bù lì).
A condition that puts someone or something on the weaker side of a situation.
Example sentences with 不利
这项决定可能会产生不利影响。zhè xiàng jué dìng kě néng huì chǎn shēng bú lì yíng xiǎng
This decision may produce adverse effects.
Tips for using 不利
- It often follows 对 (duì, "toward") to mark the person, group, or goal affected, which helps separate the cause from the side bearing the cost.