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CHINESE WORD

yào bu shi

要不是

if it were not for

Numbered pinyin
yao4 bu shi
English meanings
if it were not for, but for

Example sentences

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  1. 01

    yàobushi要不是nǐ你bāngmáng帮忙。

    If not for your help.

  2. 02

    yàobushi要不是jíshí及时gǎndào赶到。

    Had we not arrived in time.

  3. 03

    gǎnēn感恩zài在xīn心。

    Grateful.

  4. 04

    míngjì铭记yú于xīn心。

    Kept in mind.

  5. 05

    zhī知ēn恩tú图bào报。

    Repay kindness.

  6. 06

    yǒuyì友谊zhǎng长cún存。

    Lasting friendship.

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