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From basics to advanced idioms, Chinese study culminates with phrases like 「不徇私情」. Explore their meaning and use in this free guide.

The idiom being introduced now is 「不徇私情」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.

Xun: to obey. Do not bow to personal relationships. It means being fair and impartial.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù xùn sī qíng

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 seun1 si1 ching4

There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.