不屑一顾
不屑一顾 (bù xiè yī gù) literally means “not deign one glance” and expresses “disdainfully dismiss as beneath consideration”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
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Disdainfully dismiss as beneath consideration
Pronunciation: bù xiè yī gù Literal meaning: Not deign one glance
Origin & Usage
The 'Records of the Grand Historian' captures a haughty Jin Kingdom minister's refusal (不屑) to give even a single glance (一顾) at Wei's alliance proposal. Tang Dynasty writers embraced it as the ultimate expression of disdain, where even momentary attention is deemed too generous. Modern usage often carries a cautionary note about the dangers of such categorical dismissal.
Examples
English: "The established professor dismissed the innovative theory without serious consideration"
Chinese: 这位资深教授不屑一顾地否定了这个创新理论，没有认真考虑
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 不屑一顾 mean in English?
不屑一顾 (bù xiè yī gù) literally translates to “Not deign one glance” and is used to express “Disdainfully dismiss as beneath consideration”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 不屑一顾 used?
Situation: The established professor dismissed the innovative theory without serious consideration
What is the pinyin for 不屑一顾?
The pinyin pronunciation for 不屑一顾 is “bù xiè yī gù”.