不惜
bù xī HSK 6

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

他不惜一切代价成功。
Tā bùxī yīqiè dàijià chénggōng.
He does not spare any cost to succeed.
她不惜时间帮助朋友。
Tā bùxī shíjiān bāngzhù péngyou.
She does not hesitate to spend time helping friends.
公司不惜资金研发。
Gōngsī bùxī zījīn yánfā.
The company does not spare funds for research and development.
他不惜花钱。
Tā bùxī huā qián.
He does not spare money.
她不惜时间。
Tā bùxī shíjiān.
She does not spare time.

💡 Memory Tip

拆字记忆:'不' (not) + '惜' (to cherish/spare)。连起来就是'不珍惜'或'不吝惜',意味着为了某事,连自己珍惜的东西(如金钱、名誉、原则)都愿意付出。可以联想句子:'为了胜利,他不惜(不珍惜)自己的时间。'

📝 Usage Notes

It is used in both formal and informal contexts, common in both written and spoken Chinese. It is often used to describe extreme determination, sacrifice, or morally questionable actions taken for a purpose. Frequently appears in narratives, critiques, or descriptions of strong resolve.

📖 Grammar Points

通常用于'不惜 + Verb Phrase'结构(如:不惜出卖灵魂)。也常用于'不惜 + Noun Phrase'结构,其中名词常表示代价(如:不惜代价)。前面常有表示目的的短语(如:为了...,他不惜...)。

🏯 Cultural Notes

这个词常用来突显中国文化中对于为达目的而展现的决心和牺牲精神的认知,既可用于褒义(如为理想牺牲),也常用于贬义(批评不择手段)。它反映了对目标与代价之间权衡的重视。

🔄 Similar Words

与'舍得' (shěde, willing to part with)不同,'不惜'强调为了目的不犹豫、不计代价的决心,常带有更强的极端性或负面含义。'愿意' (yuànyì, willing)是中性且普通的表达,没有'不惜'所含的牺牲或代价意味。

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