How to Say ‘I don't like this’ in Simplified Chinese
我不喜欢这个
wǒ bù xǐ huān zhè gè
[wǒ bù xǐ huān zhè gè]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful for expressing dislikes politely.
🇨🇳 In China: Direct criticism may be considered rude, but expressing dislike in moderation is acceptable.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wǒ]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我是学生。
I am a student.
不喜欢
bù xǐ huān
don't like
Indicates a lack of preference or enjoyment.
我不喜欢雨天。
I don't like rainy days.
Words in this phrase
不
bù
[bù]
not
Used to form a negative.
这不是真的。
This is not true.
喜欢
xǐ huān
[xǐ huān]
like
To enjoy or have a preference for.
我喜欢读书。
I like reading.
这个
zhè gè
this
Referring to something nearby in a conversation.
这个很好。
This is good.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[zhè]
this
Referring to something near in time or space.
这个很重要。
This is important.
个
gè
[gè]
measure word
Used to count items and denote quantities.
我有一个问题。
I have a question.
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