HSK Level 4

不在乎

bú zài hū

not mind; not care

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Example Sentences

我不在乎你做什么。

wǒ bùzàihu nǐ zuò shénme.

I don't care what you do.

他不在乎别人的看法。

tā bùzàihu biérén de kànfǎ.

He doesn't care about what other people think.

我们不在乎钱,我们只在乎幸福。

wǒmen bùzàihu qián, wǒmen zhǐ zàihu xìngfú.

We don't care about money, we only care about happiness.

Synonyms

不在意 (bù zài yì)

not care about

无所谓 (wú suǒ wèi)

don't care

Antonyms

在乎 (zài hū)

care about

重视 (zhòng shì)

attach importance to

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 不在乎 (bùzàihu) is composed of three characters: 不 (bù), 在 (zài), and 乎 (hu). 不 is a negative particle that negates the meaning of the following word. 在 means "to be in" or "to exist". 乎 is an interrogative particle that is used to express doubt or uncertainty.When these three characters are combined, 不在乎 means "not to care about" or "not to be concerned about". It can also be used to express a sense of indifference or apathy. For example, if someone says 我不在乎 (wǒ bùzàihu), they are saying that they do not care about something.The word 不在乎 is commonly used in everyday speech and writing. It is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. For HSK learners, it is important to understand the meaning and usage of this word in order to communicate effectively in Chinese.