Taiwan Mandarin

DictionaryCommon words不然

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不然

bùrán·ㄅㄨˋ ㄖㄢˊ

“not so; otherwise; or else; if not; used to contradict or reject a statement; no; not like this.”

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Function word; no; not; un-; negative prefix; used to form questions or emphasize a statement; sometimes used for rhythm.

correct; right; so; thus; like this; -ly; yes; certainly; pledge; promise; burn; agree