| Change log entry 75143 | |
|---|---|
| Processed by: | richwarm (2022-07-05 00:09:02 UTC) |
| Comment: |
<< review queue entry 70654 - submitted by 'tubbums32' >> New word not in the system; obtained via Youtube CC ---------------------------- Editor: 「有一陣子也想遊山玩水，但又覺得太早退休會很無聊，」51歲的他說，因為同年紀的朋友都還在打拚，和年紀大的朋友又玩不起來。 "For a time I thought about taking it easy and traveling, but I felt it was too early, that retirement would be boring," says the 51-year-old. Friends his own age were still working, and older friends couldn't afford it. Neutral tone: [bu5] <QUOTE> For all of [these potential complements], the preceding character 得 (de) or 不 (bu) is pronounced in the neutral tone. * Verbs with -不起 and -得起 This complement is related to being "able to afford" something or some cost. So -不起 means "can't afford to," and -得起 means "can afford to." - Structure Verb + 得起 / 不起 + Obj. <UNQUOTE> https://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Advanced_potential_complements 是不是玩不起 https://jikipedia.com/definition/480303609 |
| Diff: |
# 玩不起 玩不起 [wan2 bu4 qi3] /Unsportsmanlike/Sore loser/ + 玩不起 玩不起 [wan2 bu5 qi3] /can't afford to play/(fig.) can't accept it when one loses/ |