不及 bùjí to fall short of
to fall short of; not as good as; too late
How to remember 不及: 不 not + 及 reach = to fall short of.
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How it is used
- 'To fall short of, not as good as; too late' - 论经验，我不及他 (lùn jīngyàn, wǒ bùjí tā) in experience I'm not his equal; 后悔不及 (hòuhuǐ bùjí) too late to regret.
- Written register; the comparison sense is a formal 比不上.
Example sentences
- 我不想不及格。 Wǒ bùxiǎng bùjígé.I don't want to fail my exams.
- 我等不及要去度假。 Wǒ děngbùjí yào qù dùjià.I can't wait to go on a vacation.