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分文不取

Word · Idiom

take not a single cent; do sth. for free

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

idiom

take not a single cent; refuse any payment

neutral

Used to emphasize a complete refusal of payment, especially for services rendered or goods delivered, often to show generosity, integrity, or a sense of moral duty. Common in formal and informal contexts.

Tā他
yì义
wù务
bāng帮
máng忙
 ,
fēn分
wén文
bù不
qǔ取
 。

He helped out voluntarily and took not a single cent.

Wǒ我
yào要
shì是
zhì治
bù不
hǎo好
nǐ你
de的
bìng病
 ,
fēn分
wén文
bù不
qǔ取
 。

If I can't cure your illness, I won't take a penny.

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Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
shī师
fu傅
wèi为
lín邻
jū居
men们
xiū修
lǐ理
diàn电
qì器
 ,
cóng从
lái来
dōu都
shì是
fēn分
wén文
bù不
qǔ取
 。

This old master repairs appliances for his neighbors and never charges a thing.

Tā他
duì对
nà那
xiē些
pín贫
kùn困
xué学
sheng生
fēn分
wén文
bù不
qǔ取
 ,
miǎn免
fèi费
fǔ辅
dǎo导
 。

He tutored those impoverished students for free, taking no money.