English–Chinese

“not care” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù zài hū

Example

我不在乎别人的看法。wǒ bú zài hū bié rén de kàn fǎ

I don't care what other people think.

Illustration for 不在乎 (not care)

How to say “not care” in Chinese

“Not care” in Chinese is 不在乎 (bù zài hū).

Lets an issue pass without taking hold of the speaker's attention, worry, or feelings.

Full entry for 不在乎: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不在乎

他对输赢不在乎。tā duì shū yíng bú zài hū

He doesn't care about winning or losing.

Tips for using 不在乎

  • English speakers often hear "I don't care" as a harsh refusal, but 不在乎 (bùzàihū, "not care") can also neutrally describe not worrying about an outcome, with tone and context showing how firm it is.

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