4 characters Idiom and proverb 3 194

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「不依不饒」, with its explanation below.

The idiom 「不依不饒」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.

Describes the situation where a person will continue to pester someone until his or her request is not met.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù yī bù ráo

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 yi1 bat1 yiu4

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.