六亲不认

Traditional: 六親不認

liù qīn bù rèn

Dictionary entry

not recognizing one's family (idiom); self-centered and not making any allowances for the needs of one's relatives

What does 六亲不认 mean?

六亲不认 (liù qīn bù rèn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1not recognizing one's family (idiom); self-centered and not making any allowances for the needs of one's relatives

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六liùsix · 6 亲qīnparent · one's own (flesh and blood)不bùno; not so · (bound form) not; un-认rènto recognize · to know

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六亲不认

liù qīn bù rèn

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