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“can't find” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǎo bù dào

Example

我在包里找不到钥匙。wǒ zài bāo lǐ zhǎo bú dào yào shi

I can't find the keys in my bag.

Illustration for 找不到 (can't find)

How to say “can't find” in Chinese

“Can't find” in Chinese is 找不到 (zhǎo bù dào).

A path toward a target stops before contact, leaving its location unresolved.

Full entry for 找不到: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 找不到

我翻遍了抽屉，还是找不到钥匙。wǒ fān biàn le chōu tì hái shì zhǎo bú dào yào shi

I searched through the drawer, but I still can't find the keys.

Tips for using 找不到

  • The expression describes the result of a search at a particular time and does not by itself mean that the missing thing or person is gone forever.

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