Definition
不闻不问 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'neither hear nor ask'. It describes a person who shows complete indifference to something and refuses to get involved or show any concern. Use it when someone deliberately ignores a matter or takes no action about it, often in a critical tone.
idiom
to show no interest into be completely indifferent toto ignore deliberately
Examples
- 不闻不问，。Tā duì zhè jiàn shì bù wén bù wèn, yī jù huà yě bù shuō.He showed no interest in this matter and didn't say a word.
- ，不闻不问。Zuòwéi lǐngdǎo, nǐ bù néng duì yuángōng de kùnnan bù wén bù wèn.As a leader, you can't be completely indifferent to your employees' difficulties.
- 不闻不问，。Tā yìzhí bù wén bù wèn, hǎoxiàng zhè jiàn shì gēn tā méi guānxì.She has kept ignoring it all along, as if this matter has nothing to do with her.
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