Definition
This is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to not understand what someone is talking about' or 'to be unable to make sense of someone's words'. It's used when someone's speech or writing is confusing, unclear, or seems to have no point. The literal translation ('not know what is said') hints at the meaning, but the idiom is stronger — it implies bewilderment or frustration with the lack of clarity.
f.e.
to not understand what someone is talking aboutto be unable to follow someone's point
Examples
- ，不知所云。Tā jiěshì le bàntiān, wǒ háishì bù zhī suǒ yún.He explained for a long time, but I still had no idea what he was talking about.
- ，不知所云。Zhè piān wénzhāng xiě dé luàn qī bā zāo, ràng rén bù zhī suǒ yún.This article is a mess — it leaves you completely confused.
- ，不知所云。Nǐ shuō le zhème duō, wǒ zhēn shì bù zhī suǒ yún.You've said so much, but I honestly have no idea what you mean.
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