我不喜欢
wǒ bù xǐhuan
I don't like it · trad. 我不喜歡
我不喜欢 (wǒ bù xǐhuān) is a direct way to express dislike or disinterest in something. Chinese speakers often state their preferences plainly, making this a common and acceptable phrase.
What does 我不喜欢 (wǒ bù xǐhuan) mean?
我不喜欢 (wǒ bù xǐhuan) means “I don't like it” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I not like.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's perfectly fine to use this phrase to state a preference. For a stronger dislike, you could say 我讨厌 (wǒ tǎoyàn), “I hate it.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “wuh boo SHEE-hwahn.” The 不 (bù) changes to a rising tone (bú) when followed by a falling tone (xǐhuān).
Other ways to say it
- 不喜欢bù xǐhuandon't like (more general)
- 我不爱wǒ bù àiI don't love/like (stronger)
- 我讨厌wǒ tǎoyànI hate it
Examples
我不喜欢吃辣的。
wǒ bù xǐhuan chī là de.
I don't like to eat spicy food.
你喜欢这个电影吗？我不喜欢。
nǐ xǐhuan zhège diànyǐng ma? wǒ bù xǐhuan.
Do you like this movie? I don't like it.
他不喜欢这个颜色。
tā bù xǐhuan zhège yánsè.
He doesn't like this color.
Pro tip: Using 我不喜欢 is a straightforward and common way to express your preferences in Chinese; it's not considered rude.
Related phrases
好玩儿 · Fun无聊 · Boring你真好 · You're so kind
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