Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「六親不認」 and its usage.
This time, our spotlight is on the idiom 「六親不認」. Its meaning and how it’s applied are described below.
It describes a person who does not value family relationships, is unsympathetic, and does not care about relatives. Sometimes it also means being merciless to anyone.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
liù qīn bù rèn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
luk6 chan1 bat1 ying6
Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.
