No. 5,238 in Chinese
不似
"Not like" or "unlike."
In a sentence
他的画技不似从前那样娴熟。
His painting skills are not as skilled as before.
In this sentence, '不似' is used to compare the current state to a previous state, indicating a decrease in skill level.
这件衣服的面料不似真丝那么柔软。
The fabric of this clothing is not as soft as silk.
Here, '不似' is utilized to compare fabric qualities, signifying that the material lacks the softness compared to silk.
城市的夜晚不似乡村的那样宁静。
City nights are not as quiet as those in the countryside.
In this example, '不似' compares two locations, the city and countryside, highlighting a difference with respect to tranquility.
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