English–Chinese

“won't work” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù chéng

Example

这样做不成。zhè yàng zuò bù chéng

This won't work.

Illustration for 不成 (won't work)

How to say “won't work” in Chinese

“Won't work” in Chinese is 不成 (bù chéng).

An intended result remains out of reach, so the plan cannot go through.

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

Example sentences with 不成

这个计划缺少资金支持，可能最终办不成。zhè ge jì huà quē shǎo zī jīn zhī chí kě néng zuì zhōng bàn bù chéng

This plan lacks funding, so it may ultimately not get done.

Tips for using 不成

  • In conversation, 不成 (bùchéng, "won't work") can stand at the end of a reply when the action under discussion is already clear.

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