六親不認

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Chinese

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six relations; one's kin not; no to recognize; to know; to admit
trad. (六親不認) 六親
simp. (六亲不认) 六亲

Pronunciation

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Note:
  • veq - often substituted with , more common;
  • Tone sandhi within chengyu often vary from person to person..

    Idiom

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    六親不認

    1. to not recognise any of one's relatives
      1. to be ruthless; to be heartless
      2. to be strictly impartial, not being swayed by personal considerations