We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「視而不見」, explained below.
Introducing the idiom 「視而不見」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
It means not paying attention, not taking seriously, having your eyes open yet not seeing. It also means to ignore something and pretend not to see it even if you see it.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shì ér bù jiàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
si6 yi4 bat1 gin3
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.
