- 不能不 bùnéngbù have toto have no choice but to; to be compelled by circumstances to do something
- 无所不能 wúsuǒbùnéng omnipotentomnipotent; almighty; able to do anything
- 欲罢不能 yùbàbùnéng unable to stopto be unable to stop oneself or to feel a strong urge to continue an activity due to its attractiveness or momentum
- 不能自已 bùnéngzìyǐ uncontrollableunable to control one's emotions; to be beside oneself
- 贫贱不能移 pínjiànbùnéngyí integrityto remain unshaken in one's principles and ambitions despite being poor or in a lowly position
- 富贵不能淫 fùguìbùnéngyín incorruptiblenot corrupted by wealth and honors
- 静坐不能 jìngzuòbùnéng akathisiaa medical condition of motor restlessness and an inability to sit still, often occurring as a side effect of antipsychotic medication
- 书写不能症 shūxiěbùnéngzhèng agraphia
- 巴不能够 bābùnénggòu longingto be very eager for or to wish for something strongly
- 认识不能 rènshibùnéng agnosia
- 钱不是万能的,没钱是万万不能的 qiánbùshìwànnéngde, méiqiánshìwànwànbùnéngde money's importanceMoney isn't everything, but without money you can do nothing.
- 不以规矩,不能成方圆 bùyǐguīju, bùnéngchéngfāngyuán follow rulesWithout rules, nothing can be accomplished; one must follow established rules and standards.