不可思议

• Pinyin: bù kě sī yì
• Desglose de hanzi: 不 = not; 可 = can; 思 = to think; 议 = 讠(speech) + 义 (meaning), meaning to discuss or consider

Significado

increíble; inconcebible

Originally a Buddhist term for things beyond conceptual thought. Now commonly used to express amazement at remarkable events, abilities, or coincidences. Can be positive (amazing talent) or negative (shockingly bad). Very common in everyday speech.

Ejemplos

1. 他的记忆力简直不可思议，看过一遍就能全部背下来。
2. 这个巧合太不可思议了，我们居然在异国他乡偶遇。
3. 不可思议的是，这家公司居然在三年内从零做到了上市。

Guía de uso

Contexto: amazement, disbelief, extraordinary

Tono: astonished

Correcto

• 这简直不可思议！(This is simply incredible!)
• 他的成就令人不可思议。(His achievements are inconceivable.)

Incorrecto

• 这道菜不可思议地难吃。(While grammatically possible, it sounds odd — use 难以置信地 for negative extremes)

Origen e historia

From Buddhist terminology, originally meaning truths that cannot be grasped by ordinary thinking. 思 means to think, 议 means to discuss — together describing something beyond conceptual comprehension.

Contexto cultural

Época: Buddhist origin

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal