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“not easy” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù yì

Example

习惯不易改变。xí guàn bú yì gǎi biàn

Habits are not easy to change.

Illustration for 不易 (not easy)

How to say “not easy” in Chinese

“Not easy” in Chinese is 不易 (bù yì).

A goal, state, or detail lies beyond quick reach, so effort or close attention is needed to obtain, alter, or detect it.

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

Example sentences with 不易

文化传统不易改变。wén huà chuán tǒng bú yì gǎi biàn

Cultural traditions are hard to change.

Tips for using 不易

  • When it comes before a verb, this adjective describes the action as difficult, as in a change that is not readily made, rather than describing a person's unwillingness to act.

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