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Offering free Chinese study resources is our priority. This series showcases idioms and proverbs, widely applicable phrases. Today’s idiom is 「不學無識」, explained here.

The idiom 「不學無識」 and its usage are explored below. Learn its meaning and applications here.

It means being unlearned and lacking insight.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù xué wú shí

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 hok6 mou4 sik1

The sheer number of Chinese idioms and their varied meanings make them fascinating to study. Let these materials assist you as you advance your Chinese skills and understanding.