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不已

bùyǐ

endlessly, without stop

A person clutches a letter to their chest, eyes shining
Memory picture

Characters in this word

不 bù

Strokes
4
Radical
一 — one
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts

已 yǐ

Strokes
3
Radical
己 — self, oneself

Example phrases

  • 听完他的经历,现场观众感动不已。 Tīng wán tā de jīnglì, xiànchǎng guānzhòng gǎndòng bùyǐ. After hearing his experience, the audience at the scene was deeply moved.
  • 看到老朋友的来信,她激动不已。 Kàndào lǎo péngyou de láixìn, tā jīdòng bùyǐ. On seeing the letter from an old friend, she was thrilled beyond words.
  • 回想起那次旅行,我至今感慨不已。 Huíxiǎng qǐ nà cì lǚxíng, wǒ zhìjīn gǎnkǎi bùyǐ. Recalling that trip, I am still filled with emotion to this day.

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