不像话

• 병음: bù xiàng huà
• 한자 분석: 不 = not; 像 = 亻+ 象 (elephant), meaning like/similar to; 话 = 讠+ 舌 (tongue), meaning speech

뜻

말도 안 되다; 너무 심하다; 용납할 수 없다

An informal expression of strong disapproval when something exceeds acceptable bounds. Often used by parents, teachers, or authority figures criticizing behavior. Also used for situations that are ridiculous or absurd.

예문

1. 你这样对父母说话，真是太不像话了！
2. 房价涨成这样，简直不像话。
3. 上班时间打游戏，也太不像话了吧。

사용 가이드

맥락: criticism, disapproval, complaint

어조: disapproving

올바른 표현

• 这服务态度太不像话了！(This service attitude is outrageous!)
• 你们这样做事，简直不像话。(The way you do things is just unreasonable.)

피해야 할 표현

• 这道数学题的答案不像话。(Don't use 不像话 for incorrect answers — it's for behavior or situations)

기원과 역사

不 (not) + 像话 (like reasonable speech). Literally 'doesn't sound reasonable.'

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal