Chinese phrase
不行 bù xíng
Meaning
can't
When to use it
Says that something is not possible or cannot be done. It is a common reply to a request and may sound softer with an apology or a reason.
Example dialogue
你今晚能来帮我搬家吗？ nǐ jīn wǎn néng lái bāng wǒ bān jiā ma
Can you come help me move tonight?
抱歉，不行，我今晚有事。 bào qiàn bù xíng wǒ jīn wǎn yǒu shì
Sorry, I can't. I have something to do tonight.