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We’re sharing free Chinese learning content with you. Idioms and proverbs, full of meaning, are explored in this series. Today, we present 「不問皂白」.

Today, we explore the idiom 「不問皂白」. Below, we’ll cover its meaning and practical uses.

A metaphor for not distinguishing between right and wrong, or not asking reasons.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

bù wèn zào bái

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

bat1 man6 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.