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不可思议

bù kě sī yì

Literal Meaning

Cannot be conceived or discussed

Meaning

Inconceivable; unimaginable; incredible. Used to describe something amazing, mysterious, or hard to understand.

Origin Story

Originally a Buddhist term referring to the subtle and profound truths of Buddhism that cannot be expressed in words or understood by ordinary thought. Over time, it evolved to describe anything surprising, miraculous, or difficult to explain continuously.

When to Use This Idiom

Use 不可思议 when:

  • Something is truly amazing or miraculous
  • A situation is hard to believe or understand
  • Describing a shocking event

Example Sentences

金字塔的建造简直是不可思议。

Jīnzìtǎ de jiànzào jiǎnzhí shì bùkěsīyì.

The construction of the pyramids is simply inconceivable.

真是不可思议,他竟然在一天内学会了骑自行车。

Zhēnshi bùkěsīyì, tā jìngrán zài yìtiān nèi xuéhuìle qí zìxíngchē.

It's incredible that he learned to ride a bike in one day.

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