不識時務

bat1 sik1 si4 mou6

to show no understanding of the times (idiom); cannot adapt to current circumstances · not amenable to reason

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to show no understanding of the times (idiom); cannot adapt to current circumstances
  2. not amenable to reason

Written Forms

不識時務Traditional · Main Form
不识时务Alternate Form

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