English–Chinese
“inconvenient” in Chinese
How to say “inconvenient” in Chinese
“Inconvenient” in Chinese is 不便 (bù biàn).
A normal activity becomes harder because a place, tool, or process adds extra steps, time, or effort.
Example sentences with 不便
这个软件界面不直观，使用不便。zhè ge ruǎn jiàn jiè miàn bù zhí guān shǐ yòng bú biàn
The software's interface is not intuitive, so it is hard to use.
Tips for using 不便
- This adjective commonly follows a subject such as a place, activity, or service, making it a compact way to explain a practical obstacle without assigning blame.
Other Chinese words for “inconvenient”
今天出门带孩子很不方便。jīn tiān chū mén dài hái zi hěn bù fāng biàn
It is very inconvenient to go out with a child today.