HSK Level 3

不论

bú lùn

whether; no matter; whether … or

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Example Sentences

不论你做什么,我都支持你。

Bùlùn nǐ zuò shénme, wǒ dōu zhīchí nǐ.

No matter what you do, I will support you.

不论他怎么说,我都不会相信他。

Bùlùn tā zěnme shuō, wǒ dōu bù huì xiāngxìn tā.

No matter what he says, I will not believe him.

不论发生什么事,我们都要保持冷静。

Bùlùn fāshēng shénme shì, wǒmen dōu yào bǎochí lěngjìng.

No matter what happens, we must stay calm.

Synonyms

Antonyms

不论 (bù lùn)

regardless

无论 (wú lùn)

no matter

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 不论 (bù lùn) is composed of two characters: 不 (bù) and 论 (lùn). 不 is a negative particle that means "not" or "no". 论 means "to discuss" or "to argue". Together, 不论 means "regardless of" or "no matter".The word 不论 is often used in Chinese to express the idea that something is true or applies to all cases, without exception. For example, the sentence 不论男女老少 (bù lùn nán nǚ lǎo shào) means "regardless of gender, age, or youth". This sentence is often used to emphasize that something is true for everyone, regardless of their individual circumstances.The word 不论 can also be used to express the idea that something is not worth discussing or arguing about. For example, the sentence 不论对错 (bù lùn duì cuò) means "regardless of right or wrong". This sentence is often used to say that something is not important enough to argue about, or that it is not worth wasting time on.The word 不论 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.