English–Chinese
“out of the question” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmiǎn tán
Example
这个计划现在免谈，时间不够。zhè ge jì huà xiàn zài miǎn tán shí jiān bú gòu
This plan is out of the question right now; there isn't enough time.
How to say “out of the question” in Chinese
“Out of the question” in Chinese is 免谈 (miǎn tán).
A topic is removed from the table entirely, leaving no opening for negotiation or consideration.
Example sentences with 免谈
你们的要求太高了，这个条件免谈吧。nǐ men de yāo qiú tài gāo le zhè ge tiáo jiàn miǎn tán ba
Your demands are too high, so this condition is out of the question.
Tips for using 免谈
- Its tone is closer to a firm "No way" than to a polite request to wait, which makes it useful for recognizing strong refusals in casual speech.