mention; speak of
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to mention; to bring up; to speak of
formalAn idiomatic expression often used in polite refusals or downplaying the importance of something. Typically preceded by '不值' (not worth), '不足' (not enough to), or '何足' (why mention).
Qū区
qū区
xiǎo小
shì事
，
bù不
zú足
guà挂
chǐ齿
。
Such a trivial matter is not worth mentioning.
Nín您
bāng帮
le了
zhè这
me么
dà大
de的
máng忙
，
wǒ我
zěn怎
me么
néng能
bù不
tí提
？
Zhè这
diǎn点
xiǎo小
shì事
，
hé何
zú足
guà挂
chǐ齿
。
You've helped me so much, how could I not mention it? But really, such a small thing is hardly worth speaking of.
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Jiù救
mìng命
zhī之
ēn恩
，
mò没
chǐ齿
nán难
wàng忘
，
zhè这
diǎn点
xiǎo小
máng忙
，
hé何
zú足
guà挂
chǐ齿
。
The kindness of saving a life is unforgettable for a lifetime; this small favor of mine is not worth mentioning.