不识起倒 — “To be imprudent”
不识起倒 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be imprudent”. To lack discernment; to not know what is appropriate or beneficial for the situation. Literally, “Not recognize the ebb and flow of circumstances”.
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小李做事总是这样不识起倒，明明老板已经很不高兴了，他还坚持己见，一点不懂得变通。
Xiao Li always acts so imprudently; even though the boss was clearly displeased, he stubbornly stuck to his own opinion, showing no flexibility at all.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不识起倒
What does 不识起倒 mean?
不识起倒 (bù shí qǐ dǎo) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be imprudent”.
How do you pronounce 不识起倒?
不识起倒 is pronounced bù shí qǐ dǎo in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不识起倒 literally mean?
Literally, 不识起倒 means “not recognize the ebb and flow of circumstances”. It is used to mean “to be imprudent”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不识起倒?
指不知好歹；不识时务。