不厌其烦 (búyàn-qífán) is an idiomatic expression meaning 'to not be tired of or annoyed by something, no matter how tedious or repetitive it may be.' It is often used to describe someone who is patient and willing to repeat something or explain it multiple times without frustration, commonly in teaching or helping others.
HSK 7, 32 strokes, Hard
不厌其烦
búyànqífán
不厌其烦 (búyàn-qífán) is an idiomatic expression meaning 'to not be tired of or annoyed by something, no matter how tedious or repetitive it may be.' It is often used to describe someone who is patient and willing to repeat something or explain it multiple times without frustration, commonly in teaching or helping others.
HSK 7, 32 strokes, Hard
búyàn-qífán(bu4yan4qi2fan2)
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May 27, 2026
不厌其烦búyàn-qífán(bu4yan4qi2fan2)
不厌其烦 (búyàn-qífán) is an idiomatic expression meaning 'to not be tired of or annoyed by something, no matter how tedious or repetitive it may be.' It is often used to describe someone who is patient and willing to repeat something or explain it multiple times without frustration, commonly in teaching or helping others.
Strokes32Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, patience and the willingness to help others are highly valued traits, especially in educational settings. The phrase reflects a cultural appreciation for teaching and mentorship, where repetition is often seen as a necessary part of the learning process.
Memory Tip
Picture a teacher who never gets tired of explaining the same math problem over and over again to a curious student. The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' 厌 (yàn) signifies 'to dislike,' 其 (qí) means 'its,' and 烦 (fán) means 'troublesome.' Together, imagine the teacher saying, 'I am not annoyed by your questions, no matter how troublesome they are!'
About 不厌其烦
不厌其烦Simplified
32Strokes
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成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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不厌其烦 (búyàn-qífán) vs 不耐烦 (bù nàifán): choose 不厌其烦 to emphasize patience in repetition, while 不耐烦 indicates impatience.
Memory Mnemonic
Picture a teacher who never gets tired of explaining the same math problem over and over again to a curious student. The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' 厌 (yàn) signifies 'to dislike,' 其 (qí) means 'its,' and 烦 (fán) means 'troublesome.' Together, imagine the teacher saying, 'I am not annoyed by your questions, no matter how troublesome they are!'
Usage Notes
This phrase is generally used in formal contexts, especially in education or customer service. Learners often mistakenly use it in casual conversation where a simpler phrase would suffice. Make sure to use it when you want to express patience or willingness to help despite repetition.
HSK Study Tips
For HSK 7 learners, focus on understanding idiomatic expressions like 不厌其烦, as they enrich your language skills. This phrase connects well with other expressions about patience and perseverance, enhancing your ability to describe attitudes toward teaching and learning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, patience and the willingness to help others are highly valued traits, especially in educational settings. The phrase reflects a cultural appreciation for teaching and mentorship, where repetition is often seen as a necessary part of the learning process.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 不厌其烦 with similar expressions like 不耐烦 (bù nài fán), which means 'impatient.' A common mistake is saying '我不耐烦其烦,' which should correctly be '我不厌其烦.'
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Cultural Notes for 不厌其烦
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In Chinese culture, patience and the willingness to help others are highly valued traits, especially in educational settings. The phrase reflects a cultural appreciation for teaching and mentorship, where repetition is often seen as a necessary part of the learning process.
Frequently Asked Questions about 不厌其烦
No, 不厌其烦 specifically describes a person who remains patient and unbothered, not someone who is annoyed.
Yes, it can be used in business to describe customer service representatives who patiently address customer inquiries.
The literal translation is 'not tired of its troubles,' implying a sense of enduring patience.
