English–Chinese
“inconspicuous” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbù qǐ yǎn
Example
这座小屋很不起眼，很容易错过。zhè zuò xiǎo wū hěn bù qí yǎn hěn róng yì cuò guò
This little house is inconspicuous, so it is easy to miss.
How to say “inconspicuous” in Chinese
“Inconspicuous” in Chinese is 不起眼 (bù qǐ yǎn).
Blends into its surroundings instead of pulling visual attention, often because it looks ordinary.
Example sentences with 不起眼
他虽然外表不起眼，但能力很强。tā suī rán wài biǎo bù qí yǎn dàn néng lì hěn qiáng
Although he is inconspicuous in appearance, he is very capable.
Tips for using 不起眼
- In everyday conversation, applying it to a house, shop, or object usually describes an ordinary appearance, while applying it to a person can sound dismissive.