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“insignificant” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwēi bù zú dào

Example

微不足道的差别不会影响结果。wēi bù zú dào de chā bié bú huì yíng xiǎng jié guǒ

The insignificant difference will not affect the result.

Illustration for 微不足道 (insignificant)

How to say “insignificant” in Chinese

“Insignificant” in Chinese is 微不足道 (wēi bù zú dào).

A tiny detail that falls below the level of practical importance.

Full entry for 微不足道: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 微不足道

有些错误被认为微不足道,但长期来看可能会产生影响。yǒu xiē cuò wù bèi rèn wéi wēi bù zú dào dàn cháng qī lái kàn kě néng huì chǎn shēng yíng xiǎng

Some errors are considered insignificant, but they may have an impact in the long run.

Tips for using 微不足道

  • The judgment focuses on the overall result, so a detail can be real and noticeable while still being described as unimportant in context.

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