Other - Not at all
其他 — 不得了
Here we deal with types of syntagms (nominal, verbal, adjectival phrases…) and their structure.
Elements
How to use it
- Use not at all as a fixed expression, without changing the character order.
- Placement: place not at all at the beginning of a sentence or in an aside, just before the idea you comment on.
- Context: use this formula to introduce an opinion, a reaction, or a transition in a conversation.
- Start by memorizing the overall meaning, then reuse the formula in complete sentences.
- Take a model sentence (In spoken language, often heard is the phrase “not at all”). Then replace only the context (subject, time, situation).
Examples
在口语里，常听到“不得了”这种说法。
zài kǒuyǔ lǐ， cháng tīng dào “ bùdéliǎo ” zhè zhǒng shuōfǎ。
In spoken language, often heard is the phrase “not at all”.
Notes and exceptions
- all — Aspect / change of state: Marks an accomplished event or a change in situation.
- Note: not all is required in all past sentences.
Common mistakes
- Do not break the expression into isolated words: it functions as a block.
- Avoid literal translation and learn the overall meaning in context first.
- Reuse the formula in a complete sentence, not as a single word.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Use **not at all** as a fixed expression, without changing the character order.)
2. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Placement: place **not at all** at the beginning of a sentence or in an aside, just before the idea you comment on.)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: use this formula to introduce an opinion, a reaction, or a transition in a conversation.)
4. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Start by memorizing the overall meaning, then reuse the formula in complete sentences.)