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这并不意味着 (This does not mean that...)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression / clausal beginning

neutral

How it works

This phrase serves to introduce a clarification or a counter-argument, indicating that a previous statement or situation should not be interpreted in a particular way. '这' (zhè) means 'this', '并' (bìng) is an intensifier used with negation (不) to emphasize 'really not' or 'definitely not', and '意味着' (yìwèizhe) means 'to mean' or 'to signify'. It is typically followed by a clause explaining what is not meant.

Sample sentences

你赢得了比赛，但这并不意味着你可以骄傲自大。

You won the game, but this does not mean you can be arrogant.

虽然我们遇到了困难，但这并不意味着我们应该放弃。

Although we encountered difficulties, this does not mean we should give up.

他今天没有来，但这并不意味着他不想参加会议。

He didn't come today, but this does not mean he doesn't want to attend the meeting.

Quick facts

usage_note:'并' (bìng) in this context is an adverb that strengthens the negation '不' (bù), conveying a sense of 'definitely not' or 'absolutely not'. Without '并', the phrase '这不意味着' would still be grammatically correct but less emphatic.

Often used with

这并不意味着失败 (This does not mean failure)

这并不意味着结束 (This does not mean the end)

这并不意味着一切都完了 (This does not mean everything is over)

这并不意味着他错了 (This does not mean he was wrong)

这并不意味着我们放弃了 (This does not mean we gave up)

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Example

你赢得了比赛，但这并不意味着你可以骄傲自大。

You won the game, but this does not mean you can be arrogant.

虽然我们遇到了困难，但这并不意味着我们应该放弃。

Although we encountered difficulties, this does not mean we should give up.