English–Chinese

“not count as” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù suàn

Example

他的话不算借口。tā de huà bú suàn jiè kǒu

What he says does not count as an excuse.

Illustration for 不算 (not count as)

How to say “not count as” in Chinese

“Not count as” in Chinese is 不算 (bù suàn).

A fact or reason is set aside before it can support a judgment or enter a total.

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

Example sentences with 不算

现在不算晚,你还有机会。xiàn zài bú suàn wǎn nǐ hái yǒu jī huì

It is not too late now, so you still have a chance.

Tips for using 不算

  • The expression can make a correction sound measured: it rejects a label or reason while leaving the rest of the situation open to discussion.

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