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Chinese dictionary
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adj.infmlextraordinary; terrific; wonderful; extreme
体制改革是件了不得的大事。
Reform of the system is a huge matter.
山沟里通了火车,在当地是件了不得的大事。
The opening of the railway in the valley was a momentous event.
他可真了不得。
He's really terrific.
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- 2
adj.(of situation) awful; terrible; too serious to manage; dreadful
可了不得,汽车把小孩撞伤了。
How awful, a car injured a child.
可了不得,他昏睡过去了!
Oh dear, he has fainted!
危险是有的,但不是那么了不得。
There was danger, but it wasn't so serious.
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Word usage
- Note"了不得" is different from "不得了". "不得了" mostly expresses horror, indicating the seriousness of the situation; "了不得" mostly expresses admiration, indicating outstanding performance.