bù​kè

to be unable to

bù​kè to be unable to

  1. adverb
    not
    Negative adverb used before verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to indicate negation; also used as a bound-form prefix to form terms with opposite meanings
  2. to be able to
    (formal) To be able to or capable of (often used in the negative 不克 bù​kè)

bù​kè to fail to win

  1. adverb
    not
    Negative adverb used before verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs to indicate negation; also used as a bound-form prefix to form terms with opposite meanings
  2. verb
    to overcome
    To subdue, conquer, defeat, or restrain