不以为然

• 拼音: bù yǐ wéi rán
• 汉字拆解: 不 = not; 以 = to use/consider; 为 = to be/as; 然 = 月 (flesh) + 犬 (dog) + 火 (fire), originally depicting roasting meat, meaning 'so' or 'thus'

含义

To disapprove; to not think so; to disagree. Expressing skepticism or disagreement with something said or done.

Often describes a subtle, perhaps unexpressed disagreement. The person may not openly object but internally dismisses the idea. Can appear in expressions, attitudes, or subtle body language. Different from outright opposition.

例句

1. 他对我的建议不以为然，觉得太保守了。
2. 老板说要加班，员工们脸上都是不以为然的表情。
3. 专家们对这个研究结论不以为然，认为样本量太小。

用法指南

语境: disagreement, skepticism, reactions

语气: dismissive

正确说法

• 她对此不以为然。(She doesn't think much of it.)
• 他不以为然地摇了摇头。(He shook his head dismissively.)

错误说法

• 我不以为然这道菜。(不以为然 is used for opinions or statements, not objects — restructure to 我对这道菜不以为然)

起源与历史

不以为 (to not consider) + 然 (so, correct). Literally 'to not consider it so,' meaning to disagree with a characterization or conclusion.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal