不像话

• 拼音: bù xiàng huà
• 汉字拆解: 不 = not; 像 = 亻+ 象 (elephant), meaning like/similar to; 话 = 讠+ 舌 (tongue), meaning speech

含义

Outrageous; unreasonable; too much. Expressing disapproval of unacceptable behavior.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: criticism, disapproval, complaint

语气: disapproving

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

• 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)

起源与历史

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

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal