English–Chinese

“puzzled” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù jiě

Example

我对他的决定很不解。wǒ duì tā de jué dìng hěn bù jiě

I am very puzzled by his decision.

Illustration for 不解 (puzzled)

How to say “puzzled” in Chinese

“Puzzled” in Chinese is 不解 (bù jiě).

A mind hits a knot when the reason or logic behind something stays out of reach.

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

Example sentences with 不解

他的突然离职令同事们感到不解。tā de tū rán lí zhí lìng tóng shì men gǎn dào bù jiě

His sudden departure left his colleagues puzzled.

Tips for using 不解

  • In conversation, this word often comments on a choice or action whose motive seems unclear, so it can sound more questioning than a simple statement of missing knowledge.

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