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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
未经wèijīngnot having undergoneHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #7513, Very Hard
未经wèijīngwithout (having gone though a certain process)HSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #7513, Very Hard
wèijīng(wei4jing1)wei jing T4
  1. 1not having undergone
  2. 2without (having gone though a certain process)
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March 24, 2026

未经(未經)wèijīng(wei4jing1)

未经 (wèi jīng) means 'not having undergone' or 'without having experienced.' It is commonly used in contexts where something is lacking a certain process or experience, such as '未经审批' (not approved) or '未经考验' (not tested). This term emphasizes the absence of a necessary step or experience.

Strokes13Frequency#7513DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 'undergoing' processes is significant in Chinese culture, particularly in bureaucratic and educational contexts where approvals and testing are vital. The use of 未经 reflects a societal value placed on thoroughness and validation before proceeding.

Memory tip

Think of 未 (wèi) as a 'not' sign and 经 (jīng) as a winding road that represents a journey or experience. Together, imagine a traveler who has not yet taken their journey down the road—hence, 'not having undergone.'

Meanings of 未经

wèijīng(wei4jing1)
1not having undergone
2without (having gone though a certain process)
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About 未经

未经Simplified
未經Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

未经 (wèi jīng) vs 未满 (wèi mǎn) — use 未经 for emphasis on lacking experience or process, while 未满 indicates something is not yet full or complete.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 未经 in contexts that require a formal tone, as it is more commonly found in written Chinese or formal speech. A common mistake is using it in informal settings, where simpler phrases may suffice. Remember that it always precedes the noun or verb describing the experience that hasn't been undergone.

HSK Study Tips

While 未经 is not specifically categorized under a particular HSK level, it is beneficial for learners to recognize it as part of more complex sentence structures. Focus on its usage with verbs and nouns to enhance comprehension of advanced phrases and expressions in formal contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 未经 with 没有, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying '没有审批' instead of '未经审批' can lead to a misunderstanding of the context, as the former simply means 'not have' rather than 'not having undergone.'

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Component characters

未wèinot yet
HSK 65 strokes木
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经Jīngclassics
HSK 78 strokes纟
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How to say not having undergone in Chinese

“not having undergone” in Chinese is未经wèijīng

未经 (wèi jīng) means 'not having undergone' or 'without having experienced.' It is commonly used in contexts where something is lacking a certain process or experience, such as '未经审批' (not approved) or '未经考验' (not tested). This term emphasizes the absence of a necessary step or experience.

When to use 未经

Be careful to use 未经 in contexts that require a formal tone, as it is more commonly found in written Chinese or formal speech. A common mistake is using it in informal settings, where simpler phrases may suffice. Remember that it always precedes the noun or verb describing the experience that hasn't been undergone.

未经 or something close to it

未经 (wèi jīng) vs 未满 (wèi mǎn) — use 未经 for emphasis on lacking experience or process, while 未满 indicates something is not yet full or complete.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 未经 with 没有, using them interchangeably. For instance, saying '没有审批' instead of '未经审批' can lead to a misunderstanding of the context, as the former simply means 'not have' rather than 'not having undergone.'

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