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HSK 4

不X白不X

The structure 不X白不X

Explanation

The structure '不X白不X' is used to say that if you don't do X, it would be a great waste or a missed opportunity, so you should do X. '白' here means 'in vain, for nothing'. This structure carries a tone of advice or self-encouragement, emphasizing the benefit of performing the action.

Examples

今天班长请客，咱们不吃白不吃。
jīntiānbānzhǎngqǐngkè，zánmenbùchībáibùchī。
这个电影是免费的，我们为什么不去看电影？不看白不看。
zhègediànyǐngshìmiǎnfèide，wǒmenwèishénmebúqùkàndiànyǐng？búkànbáibúkàn。

Learn “不X白不X” effectively

The grammar point “不X白不X” (The structure 不X白不X) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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