詞不達意 cí bù dá yì

words do not convey the meaning; poorly expressed

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. words do not convey the meaning
  2. 2. poorly expressed
  3. 3. senseless
  4. 4. inarticulate

Characters

Character Meaning
詞 cí
word; lyrics; statement
不 bù HSK 1
not; no; (negative prefix)
達 dá
to reach; to attain; to communicate
意 yì HSK 2
meaning; idea; thought