4 characters Idiom and proverb 3 287

We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「不倫不類」 and its meaning below.

Let us introduce the Chinese idiom 「不倫不類」, with its explanation and usage provided below.

Unethical: different kind. Neither this category nor that category, used to describe something that does not make sense.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù lún bù lèi

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 leun4 bat1 leui6

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.