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.
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.
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.