不干不净 — “Unclean, filthy”
不干不净 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unclean, filthy”. Also refers to indecent or foul language. Literally, “Not dry, not clean”.
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Origin and Story of 不干不净
In the Grand View Garden, Jia Baoyu felt lonely studying by himself. After meeting Qin Keqing's younger brother, Qin Zhong, he asked Granny Jia for permission for them to study together.
Qin Zhong came from a humble background and was immediately teased by Xue Pan and his group of cronies at school.
Qin Zhong returned home and told Qin Keqing about their indecent remarks. Qin Keqing advised him not to pay attention to them.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不干不净
What does 不干不净 mean?
不干不净 (bù gān bù jìng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Unclean, filthy”.
How do you pronounce 不干不净?
不干不净 is pronounced bù gān bù jìng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不干不净 literally mean?
Literally, 不干不净 means “not dry, not clean”. It is used to mean “Unclean, filthy”.
Where does 不干不净 come from?
不干不净 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不干不净?
指不洁净，肮脏。也指因忌讳而感觉不洁净。也可形容语文不文明。