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Pronunciation of '行不行'

The phrase '行不行' in Mandarin Chinese can be translated to English as 'Can it work?' or 'Is it okay?'. It is commonly used to inquire about the feasibility or acceptability of something. The pronunciation in Mandarin is provided below.

Word Origin

The phrase '行不行' originates from Mandarin Chinese. '行' means 'to go, to work, or to be okay', and '不行' means 'not okay' or 'not working'. Together, they form a question asking for confirmation or possibility.

Pronunciation Details

中文(简体)

xíng bù xíng/xing2 bu4 xing2/Slow

表示询问某事是否可以或是否可行,例如“这个计划行不行?”

“行”发音为“xíng”,第二声(中升调);“不”发音为“bù”,第四声(降调);“行”发音为“xíng”,第二声(中升调)。

English (United States)

ɕiŋ˧˥ pu˥˩ ɕiŋ˧˥/ɕiŋ˧˥ pu˥˩ ɕiŋ˧˥/Slow

A phrase meaning 'Can it work?' or 'Is it okay?' used to ask about the feasibility or acceptability of something.

Pronounced as 'shing boo shing'. 'Shing' starts with a soft 'sh' sound followed by 'ing', 'boo' has a rising tone, and the second 'shing' mirrors the first with a rising tone.