How to Say ‘It's not old-fashioned at all’ in Simplified Chinese
一点都不老气
yì diǎn dōu bù lǎo qì
[ee-dyen dōu bù lǎoqì]
💬 Usage Tip: 一点都不 + a description means "not … at all". For example, 一点都不贵 "not expensive at all". Here 一 is read (yì), because 点 isn't a falling tone.
Phrase Breakdown
一点都不
yì diǎn dōu bù
not at all
一点都不 + adjective means 'not … at all'. 一 is fourth tone here: yì diǎn.
我一点都不累。
I'm not tired at all.
Words in this phrase
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a bit; a little
Indicates a small amount or degree.
这周忙一点。
This week is a bit busier.
都
dōu
[dōu]
(not) at all
In 一点都不, emphasizes complete negation.
我一点都不累。
I'm not tired at all.
不
bù
[bù]
not
A negation particle that indicates the opposite of something.
这件衣服不太合适。
This piece of clothing is not quite suitable.
老气
lǎo qì
[lǎoqì]
old-fashioned; frumpy
Looking outdated or too old in style.
他穿得太老气了。
He dresses too old-fashioned.
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