Definition
不致于 (bú zhì yú) is a fixed phrase meaning 'not to the extent of' or 'not so much that'. It is used before a verb or adjective to downplay a negative possibility, implying that a certain extreme situation is unlikely or exaggerated. For example, 他不至于这么生气 means 'He can't be that angry.' It functions like an adverbial phrase rather than a typical verb.
v
(fixed phrase) not to the extent ofnot so much thatunlikely to reach a certain degree
Examples
- ，不致于。Zhè diǎn xiǎoshì, bú fā zhème dà de huǒ.It's such a small matter; there's no need to get so angry.
- ，不致于。Tā píngshí hěn jiéjiǎn, bú huā zhème duō qián mǎi shēchǐpǐn.He's usually very frugal; he wouldn't spend so much money on luxury goods.
- ，不致于。Jiùsuàn shū le bǐsài, yě bú tài nánguò.Even if we lose the match, it's not worth being too upset.
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