下不为例

下不為例

xiàbùwéilì

idiom #15,374

Meanings

1 not to be taken as a precedent
2 just this once
3 won't be tolerated next time

Characters

to be taken as; to serve as

example; precedent

Examples

这次就算了，下不为例。

Zhè cì jiù suàn le, xiàbùwéilì.

I'll let it go this time, but don't let it happen again.

老师说迟到可以原谅，但下不为例。

Lǎoshī shuō chídào kěyǐ yuánliàng, dàn xiàbùwéilì.

The teacher said being late can be forgiven, but not next time.

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grammar

Literally: 'next (time) not taken as example/precedent'. Used as a standalone clause at the end of a sentence, often after forgiving someone. It carries authority — typically said by someone in a position of power.

Stroke Order

下 xià

不 bù

为 wèi

例 lì