Here’s a free resource for learning Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, useful for various expressions. Today’s topic is 「不肖子孫」, as shown below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「不肖子孫」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
Unfilial: not like, not virtuous. Refers to descendants or younger generations who have poor morals, no prospects, and are unable to inherit the career of their ancestors.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
bù xiāo zǐ sūn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
bat1 chiu3 ji2 syun1
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.
