jiàn
bu

common
verb

Meaning of 见不得

见不得 means cannot be exposed to; cannot withstand contact with; cannot be seen or known; should be hidden. Pronounced jiàn bu dé.

  • cannot be exposed to; cannot withstand contact with
  • cannot be seen or known; should be hidden
  • to detest; to can't stand the sight of; to be intolerant of

Definitions & Examples

Xuě
jiàn
bu
tài
yáng
 
shài
jiù
huà
le
 

Snow cannot withstand the sun; it melts as soon as it's exposed.

Zhè
zhǒng
yào
jiàn
bu
guāng
 
yào
cún
fàng
zài
yīn
liáng
chù
 

This medicine cannot be exposed to light; it should be stored in a cool, dark place.