Chinese phrase
〜不能用 〜 bù néng yòng
Meaning
___ not work
When to use it
Says that something does not work or cannot be used. It is a plain, everyday way to report a problem with a device, tool, or service.
Example dialogue
这个手机 不能用。 zhè ge shǒu jī bù néng yòng
This phone doesn't work.
是不是没电了？ shì bú shì méi diàn le
Maybe the battery is dead?