Word: 不行 (bùxíng) 不行 dictionary entry bùxíng won't do; be out of the question; be no good; not work; not be capable Full dictionary entry for 不行 Example sentences using 不行 6 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他买一把刀行,我买就不行了吗? Tā mǎi yì bǎ dāo xíng, wǒ mǎi jiù bùxíngle ma? If it's okay for him to buy a knife, then why on earth can't I? 他要不行了。 Tā yào bùxíngle. He's on his last legs. 企者不立,跨者不行。 Qǐzhě bú lì, kuàzhě bùxíng. The one who tip-toes does not stand; the one who strides widely does not walk. 体育我很不行。 Tǐyù wǒ hěn bùxíng. I am not good at sports. 我想还待一夜,行不行? Wǒ xiǎng hái dài yí yè, xíng bùxíng? I'd like to stay one more night. Is that possible? 我觉得这主意不行。 Wǒ juéde zhè zhǔyi bùxíng. I don't think this is a good idea.