不可逆转 (bùkěnìzhuǎn) means 'irreversible' and refers to a state or condition that cannot be reversed or changed back to a previous state. This term is often used in scientific contexts, such as chemistry or environmental discussions, as well as in discussions about decisions or actions that have permanent consequences.
HSK 7, 32 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
不可逆转bùkěnìzhuǎn(bu4ke3ni4zhuan3)
不可逆转 (bùkěnìzhuǎn) means 'irreversible' and refers to a state or condition that cannot be reversed or changed back to a previous state. This term is often used in scientific contexts, such as chemistry or environmental discussions, as well as in discussions about decisions or actions that have permanent consequences.
Strokes32Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of irreversible actions is often tied to philosophical beliefs about fate and consequences, reflecting the importance of careful decision-making in life.
Memory Tip
Think of a river (the character 不) flowing into a canyon (可) that cannot be climbed back up (逆转). The image of a river carving its path into the land helps you remember that once something is set in motion, it cannot go back.
About 不可逆转
不可逆转Simplified
32Strokes
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成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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不可逆转 (bùkěnìzhuǎn) vs 无法逆转 (wúfǎnìzhuǎn) — use 不可逆转 when emphasizing the inherent nature of irreversibility, while 无法逆转 may imply a lack of ability or means to reverse.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of a river (the character 不) flowing into a canyon (可) that cannot be climbed back up (逆转). The image of a river carving its path into the land helps you remember that once something is set in motion, it cannot go back.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 不可逆转 with similar phrases like 不可改变 (bùkěgǎibiàn), which means 'unchangeable.' It’s important to use 不可逆转 in contexts where the focus is on the inability to return to a prior state rather than simply being unchangeable.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 7 word, students should focus on understanding its application in advanced vocabulary related to change and permanence. This connects to similar terms like 变化 (biànhuà, change) and 可逆 (kěnì, reversible), which are also important at this level.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of irreversible actions is often tied to philosophical beliefs about fate and consequences, reflecting the importance of careful decision-making in life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 不可逆转 as bùkěnìzhuān, dropping the 'r' sound in the last syllable. It’s also incorrectly used in contexts where change is possible; for example, saying '这是一个不可逆转的决定' (This is an irreversible decision) when the decision can still be altered.
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In Chinese culture, the concept of irreversible actions is often tied to philosophical beliefs about fate and consequences, reflecting the importance of careful decision-making in life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 不可逆转
It is commonly used in scientific discussions, especially in chemistry, and in social contexts where decisions have permanent effects.
The pronunciation is bùkěnìzhuǎn, with the emphasis on the fourth syllable, zhuǎn.
No, 不可逆转 specifically refers to something that cannot revert to its original state, while 不可改变 refers to things that cannot be changed at all.
