六親不認

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Chinese

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


Idiom

(deprecated template usage) 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