- 水土不服 shuǐtǔbùfú to not be acclimatizedto fail to adapt to a new environment, such as the local climate or diet; to feel ill or uncomfortable due to a change in surroundings
- 不服水土 bùfúshuǐtǔ to not be acclimatizedto be unaccustomed to the climate, water, food, or general environment of a new place
- 不服罪 bùfúzuì to plead not guiltyto deny a crime; to refuse to admit one's guilt
- 不服老 bùfúlǎo to refuse to give in to old ageto refuse to admit one is old; to be old in years but remain young in spirit or determination
- 不服输 bùfúshū to refuse to concede defeatUnwilling to accept a loss or to give up; to have a competitive spirit.
- 压而不服 yā'érbùfú to fail to convince by force(idiom) coercion will never result in truly convincing people; to suppress others without gaining their heartfelt submission
- 吃不服 chībufú to not be used to certain foodTo be unable to adjust to or tolerate certain types of food; to not be accustomed to eating something.
- 拒不服从 jùbùfúcóng to refuse to obeyto stubbornly refuse to obey or follow orders; contumacy
- 不服气 bùfúqì unwilling to concedefeeling indignant or defiant because one does not accept a result or situation; recalcitrant; rebellious