不识高低 — “Lacks discretion or judgment”
不识高低 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Lacks discretion or judgment”. Unaware of the proper measure of things or what is appropriate. Literally, “Doesn't distinguish high from low”.
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那个新来的员工说话做事总是不识高低，得罪了不少人。
The new employee always speaks and acts without discretion, offending many people.
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Open the tool →Questions about 不识高低
What does 不识高低 mean?
不识高低 (bù shí gāo dī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Lacks discretion or judgment”.
How do you pronounce 不识高低?
不识高低 is pronounced bù shí gāo dī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不识高低 literally mean?
Literally, 不识高低 means “Doesn't distinguish high from low”. It is used to mean “Lacks discretion or judgment”.
What is the Chinese definition of 不识高低?
指说话或做事不知深浅、轻重。