不怎么样

• 拼音: bù zěn me yàng
• 汉字拆解: 不怎么 = not very; 样 = 木 (wood) + 羊, manner/appearance

含义

Not so good; nothing special; mediocre. A mild criticism or underwhelming assessment.

A colloquial expression used to give a lukewarm or negative evaluation while maintaining politeness. Implies disappointment or that something failed to meet expectations. Often used to describe performance, quality, or ability.

例句

1. 他的演技不怎么样，完全看不出角色的情感变化。
2. 这款手机的拍照功能不怎么样。
3. 别看他说得那么厉害，实际能力不怎么样。

用法指南

语境: evaluation, criticism, everyday

语气: dismissive

正确说法

• 那个网红推荐的店不怎么样。(That restaurant the influencer recommended isn't that great.)
• 他唱歌不怎么样，但跳舞很棒。(His singing isn't great, but his dancing is amazing.)

错误说法

• 不要在正式场合用'不怎么样'评价别人 (Don't use 不怎么样 to evaluate others in formal settings — it's too casual and can sound dismissive)

起源与历史

Extension of 不怎么 (not very) + 样 (manner, quality). Literally 'not in what way' = nothing impressive.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal