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Helping you learn Chinese for free is our aim. This idiom and proverb series offers phrases with great depth and versatility. Let’s look at 「不分皂白」 and how to use it.

Today’s featured Chinese idiom is 「不分皂白」, and its meaning and usage are explained below.

Soap: Black. Not distinguishing between right and wrong.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù fèn zào bái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 fan1 jou6 baak6

Chinese idioms are vast in number, each carrying unique meanings and usages. With such variety, there’s a lot to learn and appreciate. Hopefully, these resources will aid you on your journey to mastering Chinese.