不惜

• Pinyin: bù xī
• Desglose de hanzi: 不 = not; 惜 = 忄(heart) + 昔 (past), meaning to cherish or feel reluctant to part with

Significado

no escatimar; no dudar en; a cualquier precio

Emphasizes determination and the willingness to pay a high price. Often followed by negative outcomes one is willing to accept (不惜代价, 不惜一切) or actions one is willing to take. Can be admirable or reckless depending on context.

Ejemplos

1. 为了孩子的教育，她不惜卖掉自己的房子。
2. 他不惜得罪所有人，也要坚持自己认为对的事。
3. 这家公司不惜重金聘请顶级人才。

Guía de uso

Contexto: determination, sacrifice, commitment

Tono: resolute

Correcto

• 他不惜一切代价也要完成这个项目。(He will complete this project at any cost.)
• 不惜血本投入研发。(Spare no expense on R&D investment.)

Incorrecto

• 我不惜吃完这碗饭。(Don't use 不惜 for trivial actions that don't require sacrifice — it sounds absurd)

Origen e historia

不 (not) + 惜 (to cherish, to spare). Literally 'not sparing,' indicating willingness to give up something valuable.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal