Definition
并非 (bìng fēi) is a verb meaning 'it is not the case that' — it negates a whole statement or noun phrase, often in formal or written contexts. Unlike the adverbs 绝 (jué) and 万万 (wàn wàn), which intensify a following negation (绝/万万 + 不/没), 并非 itself carries the negation and is used to deny a fact or assumption. 万万 often adds a sense of warning or strong advice, while 绝 is more about absolute denial.
verb
(emphatic negation) actually notby no meansit is not the case that
Examples
- 并非。Tā de juédìng bìng fēi míngzhì.His decision is by no means wise.
- 并非,。Wǒ bìng fēi bù xiǎng bāng nǐ, zhǐshì tài máng le.It's not that I don't want to help you; I'm just too busy.
- 并非。Zhè jiàn shì bìng fēi nàme róngyì.This matter is not that easy.
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