不理

bù lǐ
to ignore
verb

Individual characters

不bù · (negative prefix), not, no
HSK 1
理lǐ · reason, truth, texture, to manage

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Example Sentences

他总是不理我。
tā zǒngshì bùlǐ wǒ 。
He always ignores me.
如果你不理问题，它就会变得更糟。
rúguǒ nǐ bùlǐ wèntí ， tā jiù huì biàndé gēng zāo 。
If you ignore the problem, it will get worse.
她选择不理他的请求。
tā xuǎnzé bùlǐ tāde qǐngqiú 。
She chose to ignore his request.

Words with similar meanings

忽视hūshì
to neglect
This term conveys a similar meaning but often implies a lack of attention due to carelessness or oversight, rather than a deliberate choice to ignore.
无视wúshì
to disregard
This is a more formal synonym that emphasizes an intentional choice to overlook something.

Words Starting With 不

不客气bù kè qi
you're welcome; impolite; rude; blunt; don't mention it
不仅bù jǐn
not only (this one); not just (...) but also
不但bù dàn
not only (... but also...)
不得不bù dé bù
have no choice or option but to; cannot but; have to; can't help it; can't avoid
不管bù guǎn
"no matter (what, how); regardless of; no matter"

Words Ending With 理

经理jīng lǐ
"manager; director
整理zhěng lǐ
"to arrange; to tidy up; to sort out; to straighten out; to list systematically; to collate (data, files); to pack (luggage)"
管理guǎn lǐ
to supervise; to manage; to administer; management; administration
办理bàn lǐ
to handle; to transact; to conduct
合理hé lǐ
rational; reasonable; fair

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