English–Chinese

“disapprove of” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù zàn chéng

Example

我不赞成这种做法。wǒ bú zàn chéng zhè zhǒng zuò fǎ

I disapprove of this approach.

Illustration for 不赞成 (disapprove of)

How to say “disapprove of” in Chinese

“Disapprove of” in Chinese is 不赞成 (bù zàn chéng).

A stated lack of support for a position or way of doing something, ranging from mild reservation to firm opposition.

Full entry for 不赞成: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不赞成

很多人不赞成这个计划。hěn duō rén bú zàn chéng zhè ge jì huà

Many people disapprove of this plan.

Tips for using 不赞成

  • English disapprove can sound like a judgment of a person, but this Chinese verb commonly focuses on a stated opinion, suggestion, or way of acting.

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