不堪

• 拼音: bù kān
• 汉字拆解: 不 = 不 (not); 堪 = 土 + 甚 (able to endure)

含义

Unable to bear; unbearable. As an adjective, utterly, extremely (in a negative sense).

Indicates inability to endure something or reaching an extreme negative state. Often used in literary contexts and set phrases to describe dire conditions, overwhelming pressure, or complete inadequacy.

例句

1. 他被工作压力折磨得不堪重负。
2. 战争过后，城市满目疮痍，不堪入目。
3. 那段回忆不堪回首。

用法指南

语境: literature, descriptions, criticism

语气: serious

正确说法

• 企业在经济危机中不堪一击。(The enterprise was unable to withstand a single blow during the economic crisis.)
• 他的处境已经不堪设想。(His situation is already unimaginable.)

错误说法

• 这个食物不堪好吃 — 不堪 is for negative extremes, not for negating positive qualities

起源与历史

不 (not) + 堪 (able to bear)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal