Chinese phrase
这〜不行 zhè 〜 bù xíng
Meaning
This ___ is no good
When to use it
This phrase says that something is not suitable. It is a short, direct way to reject an item or its appearance in a familiar conversation.
Example dialogue
你觉得这件衬衫怎么样？ nǐ jué de zhè jiàn chèn shān zěn me yàng
What do you think of this shirt?
这 颜色 不行。 zhè yán sè bù xíng
This color is no good.