Word Explanation
不嫌 is a verb phrase meaning 'not mind' or 'not object to' — it expresses tolerance or lack of aversion toward something that others might find unpleasant, inconvenient, or undesirable. The character 不 (bù) is the standard negation particle, while 嫌 (xián) means 'to dislike,' 'to find fault with,' or 'to consider unworthy.' Together, they form a compact, colloquial expression used in everyday speech to indicate willingness or openness despite potential drawbacks — for example, accepting a small space, a long walk, or a humble meal.
This phrase commonly appears in spoken Chinese and informal writing, often following a subject and preceding an adjective or noun phrase describing what is being tolerated (e.g., 不嫌麻烦, 不嫌累, 不嫌远). It carries a positive, accommodating connotation and is frequently used to show humility, gratitude, or good-natured flexibility — especially when responding to offers or apologies.
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Related Words
国语
‘Guó yǔ’ literally means 'national language'—
无论谁
‘无论谁’ (wú lùn shéi) is a pronoun meaning
外语
‘外语’ literally means ‘outside language’ —
我的
我的 (wǒ de) is a possessive pronoun meaning 'my'
不对
不对 (bù duì) literally combines 不 (bù), meani
违规
违规 (wéi guī) literally means 'to violate rules
亲笔
‘亲笔’ literally means ‘one’s own hand’—comb
面条
‘面条’ (miàn tiáo) literally means ‘flour str