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Using 不配 (bùpèi) to express 'unworthy'
Description & Modification
Negation
Structure
Subject + 不配 + Verb/Noun
Explanation
The word 不配 (bùpèi) means 'unworthy' or 'not deserving,' expressing that someone or something does not meet the standard required. It combines 不 (not) and 配 (to match/to deserve). It is used to say that someone doesn't deserve something or isn't qualified for a role or honor.
Examples
你不配拥有她的信任。
nǐ bú pèi yōngyǒu tā de xìnrèn.
You don't deserve her trust.
他觉得自己不配当这个团队的领导。
tā juéde zìjǐ bú pèi dāng zhège tuánduì de lǐngdǎo.
He feels he doesn't deserve to be the leader of this team.
这种行为不配受到任何人的尊重。
zhè zhǒng xíngwéi bú pèi shòudào rènhé rén de zūnzhòng.
This kind of behavior doesn't deserve anyone's respect.